Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a healthcare organization within a facility. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, supervising healthcare staff, and coordinating patient treatment plans. The assignment spans 13 weeks, with opportunities for 48-hour shifts. The position emphasizes safety, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS Certification prior to first shift, ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (CIRH only), a minimum of two (2) years bedside clinical experience, and experience in a Progressive Care Unit.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a Select Medical facility.
- Additional Information: Performs initial nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission, develops individualized care plans, documents all patient interactions accurately and punctually, and participates in patient rehabilitation programs. Initiates discharge planning from day one and provides patient teaching to support smooth transitions. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care and patient safety. Oversees and directs ancillary nursing staff, ensuring safety protocols are followed, including safe patient handling, infectious disease control, and workplace safety. Maintains effective communication with team members, manages supplies and equipment, and participates in team-building activities. May assume charge responsibilities following orientation and actively pursues professional development.
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 #1320204. 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