Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit registered nurse (RN) position is located in a short-term acute care facility. This role involves caring for higher-acuity patients, including those on ventilators, trach patients, and individuals requiring intermediate care or complex cardiac and respiratory management. The RN may be required to float between units to meet operational needs, and the schedule follows daytime shifts.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, starting on 09/28/2026 and ending on 12/28/2026
- Required Qualifications: Valid state license (compact license preferred), at least 1 year of experience as a registered nurse, experience in step-down or intermediate care units, certifications in ACLS and BLS, and experience with care of ventilated patients, trach care, cardiac drips, and dysrhythmia interpretation
- Preferred Qualifications: Additional experience with complex cardiac and respiratory patients, ICU experience, and proficiency with electronic charting systems such as Epic
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other units based on skill set and operational needs
- Additional Information: Candidates must have a vehicle for this assignment. Previous experience caring for higher-acuity patients such as those on ventilators, trachs, and with complex cardiac/respiratory diagnoses is essential. Candidates should be available to work three of the five designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day). All scheduling requests, including time-off, should be specified upfront during application.
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 #1313055. 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 / Step Down 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