Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,150 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN in New York, NY at a major academic teaching hospital. The RN delivers specialized cardiac stepdown care, ensuring patient safety and protocol adherence in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a BSN, NY RN license, 1+ year in progressive care or similar, Level 1 Trauma experience, EMR experience, willingness to float, and AHA BLS certification. Travel assignment starts 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks, 34.5 hours/week, nights.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• New York State RN license in hand.
• 1+ year of progressive care or similar unit experience in the last 3 years.
• Level 1 Trauma experience for 2 years required.
• EMR experience and proficiency.
• Willingness to float within acuity areas.
• AHA BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide RN care on a cardiac stepdown PCU in a large academic hospital.
• Deliver high-quality patient care while ensuring safety and protocol adherence.
• Collaborate with care teams and adapt to fast-paced environment.
• Float across acuity areas as needed.

Skills

EMR experience

AHA BLS certification

Willingness to float

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 34.5 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) New York, NY. This position involves providing specialized care on a cardiac stepdown unit within a large academic teaching hospital. The RN will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to hospital protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: RN PCU at a large academic hospital on a cardiac stepdown unit.
• Shift Times: Nights, 11.5 hours per shift.
• Total Hours Per Week: 34.5 hours.
• Schedule: Starting 11/02/2026, with the possibility of extension through 01/31/2027.
• Required Qualifications: BSN; New York State RN License in Hand; 1+ year of experience in a progressive care or specialized unit within the last 3 years; Level 1 Trauma experience for 2 years required; EMR experience; Skills checklist in required skill set; willingness to float within acuity areas; AHA BLS certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a large academic teaching hospital setting.
• Travel Experience: Cornell required.
• Position Requirements: Successful voice advantage interview and nurse manager screening; scrubs Navy Bottom + White Top or all white; all white shoes or dark shoes matching scrubs.
• Submission Requirements: Interviews require a voice advantage interview plus nurse manager screening.

Benefits

• 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 #1333921. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34.5 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.