Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,275 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 08/17/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary: The specialty registered nurse (RN) position is located in a step down unit within an acute care facility in Kearney, Nebraska. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care to adult patients with cardiac, vascular, respiratory, and other complex diagnoses. The RN will support a 36-bed unit with an emphasis on patient safety, communication, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Job Details: Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM or 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Certifications include BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; the candidate must possess an active Nebraska RN license, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant RN experience. Education requirements, location specifications, and additional qualifications are verified prior to submission. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step down or telemetry units, competence in arterial lines, and fluency in culturally diverse patient communication. Float: Float to medical-surgical or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) units may be required to accommodate patient acuity levels. Additional Information: Must demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting telemetry strips and managing titratable drips such as Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin. Charge nurses will be assigned on each shift, and nurses may participate in patient care duties, including troubleshooting high-flow oxygen equipment. The unit emphasizes patient experience scores, communication about medications, responsiveness, and adaptability to a diverse cultural patient population mainly comprising Hispanic and Somali backgrounds. Scrub color is navy blue; orientation consists of a one-day unit-specific training session. Upfront RTO (Request for Time Off) of 7 days or less per 13-week contract is required; additional RTO requests will not be approved. This role involves adherence to hospital policies, including safety protocols such as overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, bladder scanners, and hospital communication standards. 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 #1292779. 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