Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Winchester, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse is needed on a night shift at a healthcare organization. The position involves providing specialized patient care in a step-down unit, with responsibilities including managing patients with complex medical conditions, titrating pressors, and floating to various hospital units when necessary. The role requires adherence to hospital protocols and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Location: Not specified
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- End Date: 12/12/2026
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) are required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification are preferred. Candidates must be able to titrate pressors. Level 1 trauma experience is preferred; if the candidate has no prior travel experience, level 1 trauma experience will be required. Epic electronic health record experience is mandatory. Prior to the assignment, a passed pass/fail test will be administered on day one, and Relias practice tests will be available via Relias. Candidates must have been separated from the facility for a minimum of 6 months if currently employed there in a permanent, per diem, or contractual capacity. The candidate should be available for weekly start dates, typically on Mondays.
- Preferred Qualifications: Level 1 trauma experience, ACLS-AHA certification, NIHSS certification.
- Additional Information: The role involves working in ratios of 1:3-5 and floating to emergency department holds, inpatient holds, post-anesthesia care units, and other boarding units. Floating occurs in 4-hour blocks but is rare. Candidates must be able to work independently and follow SOPs.
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
