Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,055 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN PCU in Alexandria, VA. The position involves providing comprehensive RN care on a Progressive Care Unit while floating to Telemetry, Medical, Surgical, Observation, and Overflow units.

The RN will manage patients with stroke, chest pain, arrhythmias, and post‑operative needs, using advanced assessment, cardiac drips, and telemetry interpretation in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS are required.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification is required.
• 1–2 years of neuro assessment experience and familiarity with cardiac drips.
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred.
• Epic EMR proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Float across PCU, Telemetry, Medical, Surgical, Observation, and Overflow units.
• Provide RN care for patients with stroke, chest pain, arrhythmias, post-surgical care, and respiratory issues.
• Perform telemetry interpretation and administer cardiac drips.
• Maintain high standards of patient assessment in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Rotate across units as needed and support hospital needs.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Neuro assessment

Telemetry interpretation

Epic EMR proficiency

Travel nursing experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in a healthcare facility setting. The role involves floating across multiple units including PCU, Telemetry, Medical, Surgical, Observation, and Overflow units to meet patient care needs. The RN will be responsible for caring for patients with diverse diagnoses such as stroke, chest pain, arrhythmias, post-surgical care, and respiratory failure, utilizing advanced assessment skills, cardiac drips, and telemetry interpretation within a fast-paced hospital environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with clock-in starting at 06:53 and clock-out at 07:23. Scheduling is managed by an administrative assistant; flexibility to work across units is expected.
• Required Qualifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, 1-2 years of experience with neuro assessments and cardiac drips (including cardizem, amio, and heparin), prior travel experience, and Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system proficiency.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in floating across units, reading and interpreting electrocardiogram (ECG) strips, performing EKGs, and responding to telemetry monitors.
• Float: Float rotation may be required among PCU, Observation, Overflow, Medical, Surgical, and occasionally ICU or Emergency Department units, depending on hospital needs.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient ratios vary from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on the unit and patient acuity, with typical ratios of 1:4.
  • Patient population includes stroke risk assessments, chest pain, arrhythmias, post-operative recovery, altered mental status, and sepsis.
  • The unit utilizes RT equipment such as CPAP and high flow oxygen; familiarity is preferred.
  • Telemetry/monitor techs are present; RN staff are required to read and interpret telemetry strips and perform EKGs, conveying changes to physicians.
  • Weekend shifts (minimum of 4 weekends within 6 weeks) and holiday work (1 major and 1 minor) are expected.
  • On-call responsibilities are not required.
  • Nurses must wear navy scrubs, and a three-shift orientation across different units plus general facility orientation is provided.
  • Candidates must be flexible with their work locations and scheduling.

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 #1321061. 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