Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rock Island, Illinois.
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:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse position in Rock Island, Illinois. This role involves providing advanced nursing care to patients in a specialized unit with a focus on monitoring and supporting individuals transitioning from intensive care. The nurse will operate within a Native-Bold (NBO) of 16 hours, utilizing the EPIC electronic medical record system, and must be available for scheduled orientation. This position supports a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment requiring clinical expertise and adaptability.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Two years of previous stepdown experience, Illinois state license, drivers license, work history/resume, skills checklist completed within 1 year, license verification, copy of required certifications (BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association), supervisory reference required at submission, and must have a taxable address outside of 50 miles from the facility (or within a 10% rate reduction for local candidates in Madison, Sioux City, Bettendorf, or Fort Dodge).
- Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA)
- Additional Information: Candidate must be experienced with chest tubes, femstops, trachs, central lines, drains, and CBI management. Capable of titration with medications such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, Argatroban. Orientation scheduled to start on 08/24/2026, with multiple sessions throughout the year. The clinical environment has a patient ratio of 1:7; staffing influx aims to improve this ratio.
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 #1290372. 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 / 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