Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Shelby, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is needed in a community-oriented healthcare facility. This position involves providing advanced nursing care for a diverse patient population with various diagnoses, primarily during overnight shifts. The role offers an opportunity to support patient recovery in a family-oriented environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications, at least 1.5 years of PCU RN experience, and active licensure in North Carolina.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with tracheostomy care, cardiac intravenous (IV) therapy, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound dressing changes, and management of central lines.
- Float: Float rotations to regional facilities within scope of practice may be required.
- Additional Information: Orientation includes 2 days in the department. Night shift involves working every other weekend and potential holiday duties with approximately 75% holiday work. RTO requests of up to 6 days are permitted, excluding holidays. The schedule follows a 6-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 #1299434. 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