Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Roanoke Rapids, NC. This position provides care for patients requiring progressive-level monitoring and treatment, including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, renal, and medical-surgical conditions. Responsibilities include managing complex therapies, monitoring patients with acute conditions, and collaborating with the care team in a flexible night-shift environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Additional Information: The progressive care unit includes medical and medical intermediate care beds. Patient conditions may include myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, hypertension, congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism, gastrointestinal bleeding, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory failure, diabetes, and acute or chronic renal failure. Clinical responsibilities may include chest tube care, central line care, hemodialysis tunneled catheter care, thoracentesis support, peritoneal dialysis care, and titration of vasoactive infusions such as nitroglycerin, nicardipine, and diltiazem. Staffing includes charge nurse coverage, registered nurse and licensed practical nurse assignments, and certified nursing assistant support. Flexible scheduling may be available based on unit and operational needs. Black or white scrubs are 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 #1342966. 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