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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.

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