Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,125 per week

Cross Country Nurses; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in St. Louis, MO is seeking a travel RN to cover a PCU - Progressive Care Unit assignment. This 13-week travel role is dayshift, 12-hour shifts, with 36 hours per week, offering competitive pay and benefits.

The RN will provide high-quality patient care, supervise nursing staff, participate in assessments and discharge planning, and collaborate with the team to promote safe outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required prior to first shift.
• At least 2 years of bedside clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in PCU setting.
• Supervise nursing staff and ensure safety/compliance.
• Participate in patient assessments and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to promote outcomes.

Skills

RN

Patient care

Education

RN license

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

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

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
Long Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing high-quality patient care, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring safety and compliance with organizational standards. The RN will also participate in patient assessments, discharge planning, and team collaboration to promote positive patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Shift Time: Days
• Shift Hours: 12 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift; at least 2 years of bedside clinical experience preferred.
• Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC)
• Additional Information: Performs nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission, develops individualized care plans, and participates in patient rehabilitation programs. Responsible for accurate documentation and timely communication of patient status. Initiates discharge planning from the day of admission and provides patient education. Supervises ancillary staff and ensures safety standards are maintained. Assumes charge responsibilities after orientation and actively pursues professional development. Provides care in a cost-effective manner while promoting quality outcomes.

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 #1308333. 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