Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  14 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in the healthcare organization. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a 29-bed MS/PCU non-specialty unit, managing patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, GIB, bariatric post‑op, diabetic, CHF, COPD, PNA, and acute SNF patients. The position requires a strong clinical skill set and adherence to safety protocols, supporting the organizations commitment to patient‑centered care.

• Position: RN Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Schedule:
  
  Night shift, 12-hour shift times, minimum 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Certifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS, NIHSS;
  
  Education:
  
  Degree in Nursing;
  
  Experience:
  
  1 year of PCU experience;
  
  Location:
  
  No specific location requirements;
  Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  1 year minimum
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Telemetry experience, CIWA, BiPAP, Central line management, tube/drain management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills;
  Additional skills such as chest tube management and trach care are a plus.
• Responsibilities:
  Includes patient check‑ins, vital signs, toileting, bathing, feeding, and bedside handoff as part of the patient care process. The RN must complete the Telemetry Competency prior to starting.
• Certifications and Training:
  Must pass the Telemetry Competency exam via Simpli Fi Compliance before start date.
• Orientation and Support: 12‑hour hospital orientation with preceptor on assigned shift; onboarding includes hospital and unit-specific training, glucose management, and safety protocols.
• Unit Support:
  Support from charge nurse, hospital educator, SWAT nurse, RT, hospitalist, and other units during orientation and assignments.
• Float: ED Holding and overflow areas within scope and below. No specific Medical‑Surgical (MS) units float required.
• Additional Information:
  Travelers will float first; scrubs of any color are acceptable; free parking available; bedside handoff is mandatory, with full shift handover documentation.
• The position begins on 11/16/2026 and ends on 02/20/2027.

• 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 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Progressive Care 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