Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Jefferson, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) is needed for a step down unit located in North Carolina. The position involves night shifts with 12-hour shifts, working a schedule of 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next week. This role requires a traveler who can provide consistent patient care in a unit similar to a step down intensive care setting.
Job Details:
- Location: Jefferson, North Carolina
- Position: RN for Step Down Unit
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid North Carolina (NC) or Compact license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), at least 1 year of experience
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: This is a night shift travel position requiring a schedule of 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next week. The candidate must hold current certifications and meet licensure requirements for the state of North Carolina. The role involves providing skilled patient care in a step down unit environment, with a focus on safety, monitoring, and patient stabilization prior to discharge or transfer.
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 #1290270. 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 / 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