Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A Step Down Unit registered nurse is needed in a healthcare providers facility located in the immediate area. This role involves providing specialized care to patients requiring close monitoring and treatment within inpatient units, including intensive care, step-down, medical, and surgical units. The position is available starting November 2, 2026, with an expected end date of February 1, 2027, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse clinical environment.
Job Details
- Position: Step Down Unit Registered Nurse
- Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA); required at the time of submission
- Education Requirements: Valid nursing license; minimum of two years of clinical experience in a relevant setting
- Experience: 0 years minimum required, with preference for additional experience in step-down or critical care units
- Location: Healthcare providers facility, working in inpatient units based on competency (ICU, Step-down, medical/surgical)
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, days and evenings as scheduled, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Responsibilities:
- Managing a variety of patient populations, including cardiac, ortho/neuro, surgical, and medical patients
- Titration of drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Nitro, Cardene, Insulin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and others in the step-down units
- Collaborating with monitor techs; reading and interpreting strips
- Providing high-quality patient care aligned with hospital policies and standards
- Working within staffing ratios appropriate to the unit
- Additional Information:
- Staff members may be assigned via daily communication with staffing personnel
- The unit utilizes electronic charting through EPIC system
- No call or standby requirements unless census levels dictate
- Uniform scrubs are royal blue; specific orientation includes 3-4 shifts
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 #1332680. 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