Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,025 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Durham, North Carolina. The position runs for 13 weeks with a 36-hour per week schedule and 12-hour night shifts.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality ICU-level care, supervising nursing staff, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Start date is 10/05/2026, with benefits typical of travel assignments and a tax-free stipend discussed upon offer.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS and ACLS certifications required prior to first shift.
• Minimum two years of bedside clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in ICU or progressively monitored units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ICU and develop individualized care plans.
• Document care and support discharge planning and patient education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in staff training.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

2+ years bedside ICU experience

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within an acute care setting. This role involves supervising nursing staff, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring patient safety and comfort during treatment and recovery. The position begins on September 14, 2026, and is scheduled for night shifts.

Job Details

• Position Description: Provides direct patient care in the ICU, performs nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission, and develops individualized care plans. Responsible for documentation, discharge planning, and patient education to support optimal outcomes.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift. Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience in an acute care environment.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Performs competencies in accordance with established program standards, participates in team activities, maintains communication with management regarding supplies and equipment, and assumes charge responsibility as needed. Continual professional development is encouraged.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1306059. 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

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