Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,065 per week
About the role
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona. Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurses (RN) are needed for a 13-week assignment starting October 19, 2026, at a healthcare organization in the northwest region. The role involves evaluating patients, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care, assisting physicians during examinations and procedures, and administering medications within the scope of practice for registered nurses. The position offers the opportunity to work within a float pool across four facilities, providing flexibility and varied clinical experiences.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients
- Plan, implement, and document nursing care
- Assist physicians during examinations and procedures
- Administer medications within the RN scope of practice
- Work within a float pool across four facilities
Requirements
- Arizona nursing license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
- Cerner electronic medical record experience
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (preferred)
Skills
- Familiarity with cardiac drips
- Experience with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVR)
- Experience with Watchman mitral clips
- Ability to float between departments and facilities (Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley Hospital, Northwest Houghton, Northwest Sahuarita)
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
Pay
Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, minimum 36 hours per week (typically 3 shifts per week).