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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii. This 15-bed unit functions as a step-down ICU and telemetry unit, delivering primary nursing care with emphasis on patient safety and comfort during each shift.

Candidates must hold a Hawaii RN license and have at least 1 year of recent acute care experience; Progressive Care and telemetry experience are preferred. ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Current Hawaii nursing license.
• At least 1 year of hospital acute care experience in the last year.
• Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary nursing care to patients in a 15-bed PCU/step-down unit.
• Monitor telemetry and read telemetry strips.
• Manage blood sugar levels and ensure patient safety and comfort during shifts.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient care

Acute care nursing

Education

Hawaii RN license

Job description

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

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting. This position involves providing primary nursing care to patients in a 15-bed unit that functions as a step-down ICU and telemetry unit. The role requires monitoring telemetry, reading telemetry strips, and managing blood sugar levels, with a focus on ensuring patient safety and comfort during the shift.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift from 0645 to 1915, scheduled for 36 hours per week following the initial week of orientation.
• Required Qualifications: Current license in the State of Hawaii; at least 1 year of hospital acute care experience within the last year; Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification preferred; current PALS certification preferred; NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to all in-house acute units, including Medical, Surgical/Pediatric, ICU, and Emergency Department departments.
• Additional Information: Candidates must arrive the Thursday before the start date for employee health appointment on Friday. No call duties are included.

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 #1320373. 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