Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,340 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for the PCU in Apache Junction, AZ. The role involves night shifts on a 12-hour schedule with 36 hours per week, and travel employment across a hospital setting.

Requirements include current RN licensure, BLS, and at least one year of acute care experience, ideally in PCU, with responsibilities spanning assessments, planning, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year RN experience in acute care, preferably in PCU.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs across physical, psychological, social, and cultural domains.
• Develop and revise care plans with the care team.
• Provide direct patient care and supervise staff as needed.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Contribute to discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

RN

PCU

BLS Certification

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in the local healthcare organization. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The position emphasizes delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a dynamic clinical environment.

Job Details

• Position requires a current, valid RN license in the state of practice, with BLS certification. Additional certification or continuing education may be necessary based on the area of practice.
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred, with a minimum of one year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a similar environment, particularly within the past 12 months.
• Responsibilities include assessing patient needs across physical, psychological, social, spiritual, developmental, educational, and cultural domains, reviewing patient history and diagnostics, and completing assessments and reassessments as needed.
• Develops and revises care plans based on assessment data and patient progress, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team and involving patients and families in care planning.
• Implements the care plan through direct patient care, delegation, and supervision, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Evaluates patient responses and adjusts care and teaching strategies to meet goals.
• Documents all aspects of patient care, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies.
• Provides support in research activities and participates in unit or facility shared leadership.
• Interacts with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts concerning patient care and discharge planning.
• May supervise staff and work flow in the department as needed.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Candidates may be required to float to a sister site depending on census and staffing needs.

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
• Free direct deposit account
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1326503. 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.