Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $1,960 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hermitage, Tennessee.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 09/14/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurses are sought in a healthcare facility within a highly collaborative and patient-centered environment. These positions involve providing specialized nursing care to adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions, requiring critical thinking, advanced clinical skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced setting. This role offers an excellent opportunity for registered nurses to utilize their expertise while contributing to a team-oriented culture dedicated to delivering compassionate patient care. Job Details: Location: The position is based in a healthcare organization with a focus on high-quality patient outcomes in a modern, well-equipped facility. Schedule: 12-hour shifts, scheduled on days with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Valid nursing licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, 0 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in critical thinking, EKG rhythm interpretation, cardiac drips, insulin drips, heparin drips, and peritoneal dialysis. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with bipaps, high flow oxygen, multiple oxygen delivery systems, stroke, and post-cardiac catheterization care. Additional skills include peripheral IV insertion, wound vac troubleshooting, and NG/dobhoff tube placement. Responsibilities: Providing comprehensive nursing care, performing procedures such as peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, and central line dressings. Ensuring hourly rounding on days and every two hours on nights, practicing effective communication using AIDET, and maintaining accurate documentation via Meditech. Float Policy: May require floating between PCU units or to med-surg floors as needed. Additional Information: The unit features self-scheduling, a "care like family" culture, team-oriented environment, and typically sees travelers extend their contracts after initial assignments. Most positions are filled with 2 to 3 nurses. 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 #1317243. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care 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