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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,205 per week

Cross Country Nurses

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Today
  • $2,205 Per Week

Highlights

This role involves providing care for patients in a step down setting, requiring flexibility to work either progressive care unit (PCU) or medical-surgical/telemetry units based on the facility's immediate needs. Required Qualifications: 0 years of experience, current nursing licensure, proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system, and ability to work in a step down care environment with recent acute care experience.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMilwaukee, WI

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/24/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The specialized nursing position in the step down unit is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role involves providing care for patients in a step down setting, requiring flexibility to work either progressive care unit (PCU) or medical-surgical/telemetry units based on the facility's immediate needs. The position emphasizes acute care skills, including experience with electronic health record systems, and involves floating within the unit or to nearby sites if necessary.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: 0 years of experience, current nursing licensure, proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system, and ability to work in a step down care environment with recent acute care experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience and acute care certification are advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Additional Information: The contract start date is scheduled for 08/24/2026. The role involves floating onsite within the skill set or to facilities within 40 miles if necessary, with a required start date of 07/12 for elevated pay eligibility.

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 #1297150. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

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