Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Clinical Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care through the nursing process in an intermediate-acuity telemetry setting. The role provides care to patients with complex cardiovascular and medical conditions, including acute coronary syndromes, decompensated heart failure, arrhythmias, titratable infusions, and high-flow oxygen needs. Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, clinical assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and recognition of subtle patient changes are essential.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact state by the day of clinical care; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; completion of the basic arrhythmia examination for the Progressive Care Unit within 7 days of position acceptance; Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute-care or inpatient setting.
- Schedule: Night shift from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The Progressive Care Unit provides intermediate-acuity telemetry care for patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced nursing care. Responsibilities include administering and documenting patient care, coordinating with the interdisciplinary care team, prioritizing complex patient needs, supporting discharge planning, providing patient and family education, applying infection-control practices, and maintaining competency in required clinical skills. Every-other-weekend and rotating-holiday coverage is 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 #1345191. 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