Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,605 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing option

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for PCU in Rock Island, Illinois. The role involves night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a 13-week duration and an expected 36 hours per week, starting 11/02/2026.

Candidate must hold Iowa and Illinois licenses, have 1 year of stepdown experience, and current BLS/ACLS certifications. A travel contract with housing and comprehensive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Valid state licenses in Iowa and Illinois; at least 1 year of stepdown experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA).
• Driver's license; eligible to work as a travel nurse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Float within local campuses within the same discipline as needed.
• Manage chest tubes, drains, central lines, and medications with supervision as required.

Skills

RN

PCU

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

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 Illinois This position involves providing specialized clinical care within a high-volume trauma center environment. The role offers opportunities to work within a dynamic interdisciplinary team, contributing professional expertise to patient management and care delivery on night shifts.

Job Details

• Position Description: Responsible for delivering patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, with the potential to float within the same discipline across local campuses.
• Required Qualifications: Valid state licenses in Iowa and Illinois; at least 1 year of previous stepdown experience; current certifications in Basic Life Support (AHA) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA); a drivers license; work history/resume; completed skills checklist within 1 year of submission; license verification; copy of required certifications; supervisory reference at time of submission; minimum of 1 travel contract completed preferred.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: This position requires experience managing chest tubes, femstops, trachs, Central Blood Infusions (CBIs), drains, and central lines. Candidates must have experience with medications including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, and Argatroban, with some titration involved. The orientation schedule begins on specified dates in 2026, with multiple sessions planned throughout the year.
• Submission Requirements: Applicants must be available for the specified orientation dates, demonstrate relevant clinical skills, and meet licensure and certification standards.

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 #1329757. 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