Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,535 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k)

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for a PCU/telemetry assignment in Plano, Texas. The role covers 12-hour nights, with a minimum 36 hours per week and a 13-week duration.

Requirements include Texas RN license, 2+ years in hospital settings with step-down/telemetry, and BLS/ACLS certifications; Meditech experience is a plus. Start date is 10/19/2026, with opportunities for benefits and travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas RN license is required.
• Minimum 2 years hospital experience; 2+ years in step-down/telemetry.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; no temporary licenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled patient care on a PCU/telemetry unit.
• Adhere to clinical protocols and ensure patient safety.
• Participate in rotating weekend schedule and follow dress code.

Skills

RN

Telemetry

Step-down

BLS

ACLS

Education

Texas RN license

Tools

Meditech

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Unit is sought for a travel assignment in a healthcare facility located in Plano, Texas. This role involves providing skilled patient care on a telehealth/step-down unit, adhering to established clinical protocols and ensuring patient safety. The position offers a dynamic environment ideal for experienced RNs seeking to expand their clinical expertise.

Job Details:

• Location: Plano, TX
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Nights, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Required Qualifications: Valid Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license, minimum of 2 years hospital experience, 2+ years of specialty experience in a successful step-down or telemetry unit, BLS, ACLS certifications; no temporary licenses accepted
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Meditech electronic documentation system, telemetry, and step-down unit experience preferred
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: Candidate must follow hospital dress code, including wearing royal blue scrubs. Cleanness and professionalism in personal appearance are required, including no artificial nails, neatly trimmed facial hair, and covered tattoos when possible. Visible piercings other than earrings are prohibited. Attendance policies in place, and a rotating weekend schedule is required.
• Start Date: 08/10/2026

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

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.

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