Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse unspecified location. This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a progressive care environment. The position requires experience with Epic electronic medical records and the ability to titrate pressors, along with compliance with unit protocols and patient safety standards.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association), ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association), NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (preferred)
- Education Requirements: Relevant nursing licensure and certification as specified by state regulations
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in a similar environment or level 1 trauma experience if no prior travel experience
- Location Requirements: Must be separated from previous employment with the organization for a minimum of 6 months
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, with every other weekend required, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Additional Responsibilities: Ability to perform initial pass/fail testing using relays practice tests, float to different units including emergency department holds, inpatient holds, and post-anesthesia care units, with floating in 4-hour blocks while on shift.
- Requirements: BLS-AHA certification, ACLS-AHA certification, NIHSS preferred. Must be able to titrate pressors and demonstrate proficiency in Epic electronic medical record system.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must take relays testing during onboarding and day one testing at the facility.
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 #1333041. 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 / 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