Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Olympia, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Nights Immediate Start This role involves floating to various units, including ER boarded patients, tele, and med-surg. The RN will provide patient care in a short-term acute care setting, with responsibilities including charge duties on small units and managing a patient ratio of 4 to 6. Experience in the US healthcare system is required.
Job Details
- Position Description: 0NBOPCU/Step down Float RN, 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. The RN will float to different units based on institutional needs, including emergency, telemetry, and medical-surgical care, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-6.
- Required Qualifications: 3 years of experience, ACLS certification, valid US or Canadian license (compact license required at submission), and experience with BiPAP/CPAP, cardiac telemetry, ventilated patient care, central line management, IV insertion, and other advanced clinical skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: Charge nurse experience, telemetry experience, staff float experience, and familiarity with EPIC charting system.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The RN may be required to assume charge responsibilities on small units, including staffing, bed flow, and coordination duties. Prior charge nurse experience is required. Candidates must have at least 1 year of relevant US healthcare experience, with references covering 1 year. Candidates should be prepared to work three of the five major holidays and request all specific scheduling needs upfront.
- Submittal Requirements: Candidates must respond to whether they have previously worked at a Providence facility (permanent, travel, or per-diem), including location and dates. Two references covering the last 3 years are 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 #1335309. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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