Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,095 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota. The role focuses on step-down adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, respiratory, and post-surgical needs, including cardiovascular monitoring and titratable meds.

Start date near 10/05/2026 for a 13-week assignment, 36 hours per week, with 12-hour day shifts. ACLS/BLS required; Epic EMR experience preferred; rotations and float coverage are part of the unit’s

Qualifications

• Certifications ACLS and BLS required.
• Minimum 2 years of step-down or similar unit experience.
• Experience reading telemetry and managing cardiac patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot bedside respiratory equipment and telemetry.
• Administer titratable medications as prescribed.
• Provide care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced unit.

Skills

Telemetry care

Cardiac monitoring

Patient assessment

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Step Down Unit registered nurse (RN) position is located in a facility in Bismarck, North Dakota. The role involves providing care for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of diagnoses, including cardiac, respiratory, and surgical conditions. The RN will be responsible for monitoring, interpreting patient data, and administering titratable drips in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The start date is 08/24/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications include ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support). Minimum of 2 years of experience in a step down or similar unit, along with relevant experience in cardiac and telemetry care, and the ability to read strips.
• Preferred Qualifications: Epic electronic medical record system experience.
• Floats: All areas as helping hands, including full patient load of the step down unit and some emergency room holds/boarding.
• Duties: Monitor and troubleshoot bedside respiratory equipment such as Bipap, trachs, and airvo. Interpret telemetry strips independently. Deliver titratable medications such as Amio, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine.
• Staffing & Scheduling: Shifts are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotations not exceeding weekly. Staffing includes charge nurses on each shift, some float coverage, and nurse aide/patient care tech support at a ratio of 1:10 goal.
• Additional Information: The unit supports adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including cardiac caths, EP studies, pacers, alcohol intoxication, COVID-19 Bipap, and other acute/chronic conditions. RTO requests of 7 days or fewer are required upfront.

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

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