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Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,250 per week

Cross Country Nurses

  • Salem, VA
  • Today
  • $2,250 Per Week

Highlights

Required Qualifications: Valid BLS and ACLS certifications; PCU experience; knowledge of cardiac rhythms and surgical patients; chest tube management; ability to work in an environment with high patient turnover; at least 1 year of relevant clinical experience. This role involves providing high-quality patient care on a 15-bed unit within a hospital setting, with a focus on cardiac and surgical patients.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSalem, VA

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare professional specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing is sought for a facility located in Salem, Virginia. This role involves providing high-quality patient care on a 15-bed unit within a hospital setting, with a focus on cardiac and surgical patients. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Valid BLS and ACLS certifications; PCU experience; knowledge of cardiac rhythms and surgical patients; chest tube management; ability to work in an environment with high patient turnover; at least 1 year of relevant clinical experience
  • Preferred Qualifications: Strong teamwork skills; excellent time management; outgoing and patient-focused personality
  • Additional Information: This position may require floating to ICU for PCU patients, as well as coverage for med-surgical units taking five patients. The work environment uses Meditech electronic medical records, and attire consists of navy or white scrubs. Staffing includes rotating weekends and on-call shifts, every other weekend or four weekends per month.

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 #1296898. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

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