Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in Sioux City, Iowa. This position involves providing high-quality patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team in a Level 3 Trauma Center. The role requires adaptability to float across inpatient and emergency department settings, ensuring patient safety and clinical excellence.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting October 26, 2026, and ending January 25, 2027.
- Required Qualifications: Active Iowa or compact state nursing license, BLS (American Heart Association preferred), ACLS (American Heart Association preferred), NIHSS Certification, Driver's License, 1+ year of relevant experience, and experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with inpatient and emergency department settings, ability to float across disciplines within the same discipline, and proficiency in EPIC electronic medical record system.
- Additional Information: Candidates must work in a high-acuity environment, with patient ratios of 1:4 (potentially 1:5), and be able to float to all inpatient units and the emergency department. Orientation is scheduled for 10/26 and 11/9, and the role includes working during winter holidays with limited time off requests.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1321488. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus