Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN located in the healthcare providers facility, this role involves providing specialized care within a Progressive Care Unit. The position requires floating across various units, handling neuro assessments, cardiac drips, and interpreting ECG strips, ensuring quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIHSS are required.
- Education/Experience: 0 years of experience required; must be proficient with neuro assessments, cardiac drips (including cardizem, amio, and heparin), and have prior travel experience.
- Location Requirements: Candidates must be able to work in the designated location.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting in early November 2026 through late January 2027.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Floating to different units such as PCU, Observation, Overflow, Medical, and Surgical is expected; may occasionally float to ICU or ER for lower acuity needs. Must be able to read and interpret ECG strips and pass an ECG exam. Shifts may vary, and flexibility is required for changing units and working weekends or holidays as needed.
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 #1334896. 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