Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hermitage, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in a specialized unit dedicated to Seriously ill patients requiring intermediate level monitoring. This role is based at a healthcare facility that provides comprehensive inpatient services, focusing on patient safety, communication, and clinical excellence to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Location: The position is located at a healthcare facility in the designated area, with work scheduled for days.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting from 10/19/2026 through 01/18/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, 3 years of nursing experience, and a current nursing license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with critical thinking skills, EKG rhythm interpretation, cardiac drip management, insulin and heparin drip experience, and peripheral IV skills. Peritoneal dialysis and stroke/post-cardiac cath care experience are preferred.
- Responsibilities: Performing peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, Dobhoff/NG tube insertions, central line dressing changes, and troubleshooting wound vacs. Maintaining patient communication using AIDET, and participating in hourly or every 2-hour patient rounding.
- Additional Information: The unit emphasizes a team-oriented, self-scheduling environment with a "care like family" culture. The team values outstanding teamwork and utilizes technicians to support patient care. Floating to other PCU units or medical-surgical floors may be 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 #1317243. 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