Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $1,955 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Birmingham, AL · 1 mo ago
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About the role
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a healthcare facility dedicated to providing specialized inpatient care. Role involves delivering high-quality nursing care, supervising healthcare assistants and orientees, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Start date: 10/05/2026 (alternative start 09/07/2026). Duration: 13 weeks. Shift: 12‑hour nights, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission
- Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
- Participates in patient rehabilitation programs
- Initiates discharge planning and patient teaching from day one of admission
- Consistently documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely
- Seeks consultation from senior nursing staff for complex clinical decisions
- Participates in team activities to foster a positive work environment
- Assumes charge nurse responsibilities following orientation
- Actively pursues professional development opportunities
- Maintains effective communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and clinical needs
Requirements
- Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification prior to first shift
- Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification prior to first shift
- Minimum of two (2) years of bedside clinical experience in settings such as stepdown, intensive care unit (ICU), or long-term acute care (LTAC)
Qualifications
- Experience working specifically within progressive care or stepdown units (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
Schedule
Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week. Start date: 10/05/2026 (alternative start 09/07/2026). Duration: 13 weeks.