Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,155 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; 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 for a PCU assignment in Washington, DC. The role requires 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts in a 48-bed cardiac/pulmonary unit.

Start date 10/12/2026 for 13 weeks; RN license in the district is required, BSN preferred, with Cerner experience and 2+ years of RN background.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an RN in the state/district.
• BSN highly desired.
• Cardiac Telemetry experience.
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience.
• Cerner experience.
• Graduate from an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a 48-bed PCU with cardiac and pulmonary focus.
• Monitor frequent IV drips and manage diagnoses like CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias.
• Collaborate with shift teams during 12-hour night assignments.

Skills

Cardiac Telemetry

Patient care

RN experience

Education

BSN

NLN-approved RN program

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift, location not specified. This role involves providing patient care in a cardiac-focused stepdown unit, managing frequent IV drips, and handling diagnoses such as CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and vascular surgery. The RN will be part of a 48-bed unit with a focus on cardiac and pulmonary recovery.

Job Details

• Position Description: Must reside within 50 miles of the facility; 3 nights per week, 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district; BSN highly desired; Cardiac Telemetry experience; minimum of 2 years RN experience; Cerner experience; graduate from an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The unit cares for patients with diagnoses including CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and those undergoing vascular surgery. Frequent IV drips such as Heparin, Milrinone, Lasix, and Bumex are administered.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all stated qualifications to be considered.

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

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