Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a specialized setting. The RN is responsible for supervising licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and orientees, while coordinating patient assessments, treatments, and discharge planning. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and evidence-based nursing practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) prior to start. Minimum two (2) years of bedside clinical experience and ICU experience required. Experience in progressive care unit nursing preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications or specialized training related to acute care or critical care nursing are desirable.
- Additional Information: Performs comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission, develops individualized care plans, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Initiates discharge planning from day one and provides patient education. Ensures timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and responses. Delegates tasks appropriately and provides supervision to ancillary nursing personnel. Maintains safety and infection control standards, participates in team-building activities, and promotes a positive work environment. May assume charge nurse responsibilities following orientation and actively pursues ongoing professional development.
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 . 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 Unit
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
