Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,100 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing option

Health insurance

Dependent health coverage

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a travel RN for the PCU - Progressive Care Unit. You will float across PCU, Telemetry, Medical, Surgical, and Observation units to support hospital staffing.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of RN experience with neuro assessments and cardiac drips, current BLS/ACLS and NIHSS certifications, and EPIC EHR experience.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.
• 1–2 years RN experience with neuro assessments and cardiac drips.
• Experience reading ECGs and interpreting strips.
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred.
• EPIC EHR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Float across PCU, Telemetry, Medical, Surgical and Observation units.
• Care for patients with stroke risk, chest pain, arrhythmias, sepsis.
• Read and interpret ECG strips and communicate changes to physicians.
• Provide high-quality patient care during 12-hour night shifts.

Skills

Neuro assessments

ECG interpretation

Cardiac medications

ACLS/BLS

NIHSS

Tools

Epic EHR

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: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse position located in the area. The role entails floating between various units within the facility, including PCU, Telemetry, Medical, Surgical, Observation, and possibly ICU or ER, to meet the hospitals staffing needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in neuro assessments and cardiac drips, and be comfortable interpreting ECG strips and managing patients with diverse diagnoses such as stroke, chest pain, arrhythmias, post-surgical care, and sepsis.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Staff should be flexible to work where needed, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Required Qualifications: Valid AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications. 1-2 years of experience with neuro assessments and cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amio, and Heparin. Must have Epic electronic health records experience. Prior travel nursing experience preferred. Ability to read and interpret electrocardiogram (ECG) strips and pass an ECG exam.
• Float: Float rotation may be required across the PCU, Telemetry, Medical, Surgical, Observation, and occasionally to ICU or ER units, as needed, with ratios typically set at 1:4 to 1:5 depending on the unit.
• Duties: Care for patients with stroke risk, chest pain, arrhythmias, post-surgical needs, altered mental status, dehydration, AKI, CHF, GI hemorrhage, fever, sepsis, and respiratory failure. Manage high-flow oxygen and CPAP equipment. Read and interpret ECG strips and communicate changes to physicians.
• Additional Information: Orientation includes three shifts on different units plus general facility orientation. Staff may be scheduled to work every other weekend and one major and one minor holiday per cycle. On-call is not required.
• Responsibility to be flexible to work where needed, including occasional float to lower acuity ICU or ER units.

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 #1321060. 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