Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,050 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

Competitive salaries

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in step down care for a position in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The RN will provide high-quality patient care in a step down unit, following established protocols and clinical guidelines.

This travel position entails working 36 hours per week with 12-hour shifts. Candidates need to present their valid nursing license on the first day. Benefits include private housing, comprehensive health insurance, and competitive salaries.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid RN license.
• Open to candidates with any valid certifications matching the RN role.
• No minimum years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a step down unit.
• Follow hospital protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Float rotation may be required.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing license adherence

Clinical guidelines compliance

Education

Valid RN license

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

A registered nurse specializing in step down care is needed in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The nurse will be responsible for providing high‑quality patient care in a step down unit setting, following hospital protocols and clinical guidelines. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day.

Job Details

• Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Specialty: Step Down Unit
• Shift Time: Rotating
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, no minimum years of experience required, open to candidates with any valid certifications or educational backgrounds matching the RN role.
• Additional Information: The position involves working in a step down care environment, adhering to hospital policies and patient safety standards.

Benefits

• 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 #1268223. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit