Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 15 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit Nurse Nights Location not specified. This role involves providing specialized care to adult patients with conditions such as cardiac issues, dialysis needs, cancer diagnoses, vascular problems, sepsis, adult respiratory cases, stroke, post stent, post pacer placement, and renal failure. The position requires a dedicated professional committed to patient safety, communication, and teamwork to support a busy acute care environment.
Job Details
- Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
- Education, Experience, and Location Requirements: Candidates must possess a valid nursing license, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience in a step down care setting.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Duration: Start date is 10/26/2026, with an end date of 02/08/2027.
- Responsibilities include managing adult patients with complex conditions, titrating drips such as Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin, as well as troubleshooting high flow therapy equipment.
- Additional notes: Candidates must be flexible, willing to learn, and able to work in a culturally diverse environment with patients primarily of Hispanic and Somali populations. Float to Med-Surg or ICU may be required, and communication skills are essential.
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 #1330551. 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