Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a healthcare facility. The role involves caring for high-acuity adult patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions, including vent management. The RN will provide care in a fast-paced environment with a focus on patients requiring intermediate to advanced level care.
Job Details
- Position: RN Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Location: Baltimore, MD (generalized)
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: RN license, 2 years of nursing experience, BLS certification, IMC (Intermediate Medical Care) experience, vent management skills, experience with dysrhythmia management, EPIC electronic medical record proficiency, ACLS certification, 1+ previous travel assignments.
- Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care Certification, trauma course, orientation scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
- Responsibilities: Care for adult patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions, including vent management; administer medications and treatments; monitor defibrillation and dysrhythmias; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; document patient care accurately using EPIC; participate in unit-specific protocols and patient safety initiatives.
- Additional Information: Previous employment with any Johns Hopkins health system facility must be noted on the coversheet and within the work history. Candidates who have worked in Johns Hopkins facilities must have been away for at least 1 full year before applying. Float rotation may be required, covering PCU, IMC, and Medical Surgical units.
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 #1309039. 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