Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,260 per week

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position located in Rock Island, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized patient care within a high-acuity unit, supporting a patient ratio of 1:7. The nurse will contribute to the interdisciplinary team, utilizing clinical expertise to manage patient needs, including advanced procedures and medication titrations.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Two years of previous experience, at least one completed travel contract preferred. Valid Illinois state license required. Must have a drivers license, work history/resume, skills checklist completed within the last year, license verification, and a supervisory reference at the time of submission.
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA).
• Additional Requirements: Must have a taxable address outside of 50 miles from the facility, unless in Madison where a local candidate with a 10% rate reduction is accepted. Experience with chest tubes, femstops, trachs, central lines, drains, and CBI is required. Proficiency with medications such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, and Milrinone with some titration is necessary.
• Orientation: Scheduled for 2026 starting 01/12, 01/26, 02/09, and subsequent bi-weekly dates.
• Additional Information: The unit maintains a patient ratio of 1:7. The high volume of open travel needs aims to stabilize staffing levels. The role may include float within the same discipline across local campuses.
• Special Considerations: The position includes working 1-2 of the 3 summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day). On-call duties are not required.

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 #1290314. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus