Travel Progressive Care Unit RN

Job Description & Requirements

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

PCU
- Progressive Care Unit

RN

10/05/2026

13 weeks

12 hours, days

Travel

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse position is located in a fast-paced, high patient turnover environment. The role involves providing specialized care to post-operative cardiac and vascular patients, including those recovering from CABG, valve surgeries, thoracotomy, arrhythmias, CHF, and other acute conditions. This is a 13-week contract starting on 10/05/2026, with a schedule of 12-hour days, and requires the ability to manage a variety of complex clinical situations independently.

Schedule:

12-hour days, minimum of 36 hours per week

• WI RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• At least 1 year of strong cardiac experience (Cardiac step-down, intermediate cardiac, or cardiac ICU)
• 2 years of IMC (Intermediate Medical/Surgical Care) or PCU (Progressive Care Unit)/Tele experience.
• Must be able to pass an EKG test in the first week of hire.
• Experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips is essential.
• Must have completed at least one travel assignment.
• One year recent EPIC charting experience is required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Float:
  Float to all inpatient units as needed.

The unit has 44 beds, with a typical patient ratio of 1:4, and handles a variety of post-op cardiac and vascular patients including those with arrhythmias, acute MI, and cardiogenic issues. Candidate must be resilient, able to manage change, and work independently. Scrub colors can be any. During flu season, any traveler declining flu and COVID vaccinations must wear a mask at all times.

GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation, but guaranteed during the contract period except during holidays when the unit may be closed.

• 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 / 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.