Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,795 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing/housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for the PCU in Burlington, MA. The role requires 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours weekly, and the ability to float to multiple units while titrating pressors and using Epic EMR.

Requires BLS/ACLS certifications, NIHSS preferred, and 1 year of relevant RN experience. Onboarding includes relays testing and day-one facility testing.

Qualifications

• BLS-AHA certification required.
• ACLS-AHA certification required; NIHSS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in PCU/trauma or similar.
• Massachusetts nursing licensure or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Titrate pressors per unit protocols.
• Float to ED holds, inpatient holds and PACU in 4-hour blocks.
• Complete onboarding relays testing and day-one testing.
• Provide specialized nursing care in a progressive care environment.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Float to units

Education

RN licensure (MA)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse unspecified location. This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a progressive care environment. The position requires experience with Epic electronic medical records and the ability to titrate pressors, along with compliance with unit protocols and patient safety standards.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association), ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association), NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (preferred)
• Education Requirements: Relevant nursing licensure and certification as specified by state regulations
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in a similar environment or level 1 trauma experience if no prior travel experience
• Location Requirements: Must be separated from previous employment with the organization for a minimum of 6 months
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, with every other weekend required, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Additional Responsibilities: Ability to perform initial pass/fail testing using relays practice tests, float to different units including emergency department holds, inpatient holds, and post-anesthesia care units, with floating in 4-hour blocks while on shift.
• Requirements: BLS-AHA certification, ACLS-AHA certification, NIHSS preferred. Must be able to titrate pressors and demonstrate proficiency in Epic electronic medical record system.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must take relays testing during onboarding and day one testing at the facility.

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 #1333041. 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