Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position based in Dallas, Texas. This role involves providing specialized patient care on a 24-bed unit with a focus on post-cardiac surgery and vascular procedures. Candidates will be responsible for managing cardiac drips, bedside procedures, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team during night shifts.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS and ACLS certifications; healthcare professional with a minimum of 0 years of experience; located within commuting distance to Dallas, TX
- Preferred Qualifications: Six months experience in a Progressive Care Unit; effective communication skills between patients and healthcare team; familiarity with cardiac drips such as Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, and Cardizem
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include managing post-operative patients following CABG, AVR/MVR, aortic root repairs, LVAD, VATS, and vascular surgeries. Procedures performed on the unit include bedside paracentesis, thoracentesis, and PICC insertions. The ideal candidate is caring and a great team player. The dress code is royal blue scrubs. Weekend and on-call shifts are part of the schedule, totaling four weekends within a four-week cycle.
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 #1291709. 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