Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN Madison, WI. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to acutely ill adult patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment within a Level I Trauma Center. The role requires proficiency in telemetry, vent management, and transplant experience, supporting both general and intensive care level patients.
Job Details
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, WI RN or compact RN license.
- Education/Experience: Minimum of two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the specialty they are submitting to; no minimum experience listed otherwise.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours, Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and some holidays required, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Additional Job Information:
- Work in a collaborative environment as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for adults with medical diagnoses including pulmonary hypertension, Cystic Fibrosis, and post lung transplant patients.
- Must have experience working in an academic Level I or II trauma center or similar size hospital, with proficiency in vent and transplant management.
- Candidate must pass telemetry test prior to start, with two attempts allowed, achieving an 80% or higher score. A cardio interpretation review course certification may be submitted if needed after failed attempts.
- Active adherence to facility policies including required uniform, pass/Fail testing, and successful completion of a telemetry exam.
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 #1309372. 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