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

Cross Country Nurses; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Job summary

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

The assignment is 13 weeks long with a rotating 12-hour schedule and a minimum of 36 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a DC RN license, cardiac telemetry experience, BLS/ACLS, and Cerner EHR proficiency. BSN is highly desired.

Qualifications

• BSN highly desired
• Current license to practice as an RN in DC
• Cardiac telemetry experience required; 2+ years RN experience
• Cerner EHR experience required
• Graduate of an NLN-approved RN program
• BLS and ACLS certifications required

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized cardiac and pulmonary care on a 12-hour rotating shift
• Manage IV drips and complex cardiac patients (e.g., CHF, NSTEMI)
• Utilize Cerner EHR to document patient care
• Maintain patient safety and quality of care across the PCU

Skills

RN

Cardiac care

Telemetry

BLS/ACLS

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Cerner EHR

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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position available in an acute care setting. The role involves providing specialized cardiac and pulmonary care on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Candidates must possess the necessary licensure and clinical experience to support patients with complex cardiac conditions.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) highly desired
  • Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state/district required
  • Cardiac telemetry experience required, 2 years of RN experience required
  • Cerner electronic health record experience required
  • Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Candidates residing within 50 miles of the unit
• Additional Information
  • Must be able to handle frequent IV drips such as Heparin, Milrinone, Lasix, Bumex
  • Common diagnoses include CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and vascular surgery patients
  • Experience working in a cardiac-focused stepdown unit preferred

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 #1318421. 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