Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,820 per week

About the role

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Burlington, Massachusetts. The role involves providing patient care in a PCU setting with a focus on monitoring and managing patients with varying levels of acuity. The position requires adherence to established clinical protocols and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Shift times are days, with every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Floating occurs in 4-hour blocks while on shift; while rare, floating may be necessary to other units such as Emergency Department holds, inpatient holds, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and other boarding units
• Weekly start date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a PCU setting
• Monitor and manage patients with varying levels of acuity
• Titrate pressors as required
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

• Valid nursing license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• At least 6 months of clinical experience in a PCU or similar setting
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records
• Ability to demonstrate competency in titrating pressors
• Must pass day one competency testing
• Must have been separated from the previous employer for at least 6 months (including perm, per diem, and contract roles)
• Verification and approval required from the manager prior to placement

Qualifications

• Prior Level 1 trauma experience preferred; if no travel experience is present, Level 1 trauma experience will be required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (preferred)

Benefits

• 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

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.