Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,150 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 08/24/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary: Step Down Unit Nurse specializing in cardiac and neuro patient care in Evansville, Indiana. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care for post-procedure cardiac patients, including those undergoing cath/stents/interventions, pacers, ICDs, and ablations. The position supports a 19-bed blended unit with a focus on critical assessments and neuro evaluations, requiring the ability to interpret tele/12-lead EKGs and manage complex patient needs during day shifts. Job Details: Schedule: 12-hour daytime shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: Current active compact nursing license; minimum of 2 solid years of experience in Stepdown or 5 years of solid Stepdown experience if no travel background; recent EPIC charting experience (checkoff class required); certifications including AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS; valid tele/12-lead EKG interpretation skills; current pediatric, neuro, and cardiac assessment skills; minimum experience required: 0.0 years Preferred Qualifications: Experience with post heart cath care (femoral/traction bands), initiating/titrating drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amio, Cardene, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin), managing chest tubes, PIV insertion, and neuro assessments such as NIHSS; ability to float within skillset and respond to cross-campus assignments with a 2-hour notice; comfortable working in a blended unit environment Float: Float rotation may be required within the same campus and cross-campus to other units with a 2-hour notice On Call/Call Back Requirement: N/A Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Three weekends out of every six-week schedule; every other holiday Additional Information: Emphasis on strong assessment and critical thinking skills; unit may require precepting of students and new hires; Navy blue scrubs required with no competing health system or agency logos; COVID-19 vaccine not required (subject to change); GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation; traveler is guaranteed set hours per week, excluding holidays when the unit may be closed 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 #1296853. 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 / Step Down UnitAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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.Benefits401k retirement planReferral bonus