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

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing available

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU (Progressive Care Unit) in Petoskey, Michigan. This role is a travel assignment with 12-hour nights, 36 hours per week, and a 13-week duration, starting 11/02/2026 and ending 02/01/2027.

The RN will care for cardiac, post-operative, and electrophysiology patients in a cardiovascular care unit, using clinical judgment to support outcomes while complying with attendance policies and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan nursing license.
• Minimum 1 year of step-down experience.
• Proficiency in cardiac care and EKG interpretation.
• Travel experience and willingness to float to similar units.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to cardiac, post-operative and electrophysiology patients in the Step Down/Cardiology unit.
• Utilize clinical judgment to diagnose and treat patient responses and support outcomes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Cardiac care

EKG interpretation

ACLS

BLS

Step-down experience

Job description

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

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

Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Michigan. This position involves providing specialized care to cardiac, post-operative, and electrophysiology patients within a dedicated cardiovascular care unit. The RN will utilize clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to health conditions, supporting national clinical trials and achieving exceptional patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Step Down Unit
• Location: Michigan
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Michigan nursing license; minimum 1 year of step-down experience; proficiency in cardiac care; experience with EKG interpretation; travel experience; willingness to float to similar units; certifications in ACLS and BLS; physical copies of certifications if listed; ability to start on 11/02/2026, with end date of 02/01/2027.
• Preferred Qualifications: Skills checklist completed within one year; experience in positions involving complex cardiac procedures including PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers; familiarity with national clinical trials.
• Additional Information: The nurse must comply with a strict attendance policy beginning 6/1/2024, which may result in termination for unauthenticated absences or tardiness exceeding three instances. The role involves caring for approximately 4000 cardiology patients annually, including post-operative open heart surgery patients, heart failure patients, and electrophysiology study patients.

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

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1330349. 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.