Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,230 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

CE credits

Job summary

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

The role involves caring for adult patients in a 40-bed unit with 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratios, providing specialized nursing care, monitoring arterial lines, and titrating drips. Start date aimed for 10/12/2026 with 15 weeks duration, requiring flexibility and strong communication in a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license is required.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications preferred.
• 2 years of nursing experience requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care in PCU/step-down unit.
• Monitor arterial lines and titrate drips.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Education

RN license

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) this assignment is located in a unit caring for adult patients with a variety of diagnoses including cardiac, respiratory, renal, and post-procedure care. The role involves providing specialized nursing care, monitoring arterial lines, titrating certain drips, and ensuring patient safety and comfort in a fast-paced hospital environment. The position requires adaptability and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively within a diverse team.

Job Details:

• Shift Hours: 12-hour days, with schedules from 06:30 to 18:30 or 18:30 to 06:30, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• End Date: 01/11/2027
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; 2 years of nursing experience; proficiency in arterial lines; competence in titrating drips including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin; ability to read and interpret telemetry strips; familiarity with EPIC charting system; ability to troubleshoot high flow oxygen devices; flexibility to float to Medical-Surgical or ICU units; minimum of 2 years' experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in step-down, cardiac, or telemetry units; bilingual abilities (Spanish, Somali); previous experience with diverse cultural populations.
• Additional Information: The role involves working in a 40-bed unit with an average daily census of 24 patients, nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5, and a focus on patient experience scores. Proper use of overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners is expected. There is a single day of unit-specific orientation. The dress code is navy blue scrubs. Candidates must be flexible, team-oriented, and able to adapt to patient care needs. RTO requests are limited to seven days at the start of the contract; additional RTO will not be approved. Floating to other units is required.

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 #1314349. 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 / Step Down 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