Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lincoln, Nebraska.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Days Shift Location TBD. This role involves providing specialized care for patients with conditions such as stroke, CHF, PNA, sepsis, COPD, PE, and AKI. The nurse will work in a fast-paced acute care setting with a focus on teamwork and clinical competence, particularly in caring for stroke patients.

• Position
  
  Description:
  
  RN for a Step Down Unit with a focus on stroke and other critical diagnoses. The role includes passing a skills exam with resources provided, requiring a score of at least 90%. Candidates must have a valid drivers license for radius verification and adhere to fingernail policies. Unit involves virtual nursing, with patient ratios of 1:4-5 and a telemonitoring presence.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid license, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a related setting.
• Schedule:
  
  Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with one additional shift every six weeks.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Competency in caring for stroke patients and teamwork-oriented approach.
• Additional Information:
  Candidates must be comfortable with titrating drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and Dobutamine. The unit employs self-scheduling, and orientation includes three shifts. Hospital can cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment.

• 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 . 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 / Step Down Unit

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus