Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.
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:
A Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is needed for a temporary assignment in a healthcare facility located in Aurora, Colorado. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care on the Progressive Care Unit, with flexibility to float across various inpatient units. The position offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills across diverse medical conditions in a dynamic environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum 1-year current acute care Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior Meditech electronic medical record system experience and chemo certification for oncology unit scheduling.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The unit has a total of 345 beds and holds a 3-time Magnet designation. Staff include predominantly RN and CNA team members working day and night shifts, with patient ratios typically around 1:5. The unit cares for a large cardiac patient population across Telemetry and Progressive Care units, with some staff floating to inpatient medical, telemetry, and rehabilitation units. The environment emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and compassion, offering a valuable learning opportunity for nurses interested in caring for patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions.
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 #1303101. 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