Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $1,535 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Denton, Texas. The RN will cover 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, on a 13-week assignment. Start ASAP with a hospital-based PCU caring for stroke patients and cardiac drips in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications include an active RN license, 1 year of RN experience, BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications. Preferred: preceptor or charge nurse experience.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas or multi-state license
• 1 year of RN experience in PCU or similar unit
• BLS, ACLS, NIH certifications required

Responsibilities

• Manage stroke patients, cardiac drips, and patients on bipap.
• Follow unit-specific policies and SOPs to ensure safe patient care.
• Provide compassionate, team-oriented care in a busy hospital setting.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NIH Certification

Meditech

Tools

Meditech

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a hospital setting. This role involves managing patients with stroke, cardiac drips, and those on continuous bipap therapy, among other procedures. The unit accommodates a mix of patient needs requiring acute but less intensive care than an intensive care unit, and offers a dynamic environment for professional growth.

Job Details:

• Shifts: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, at least 1 year of experience, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIH (National Institutes of Health) certifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: Preceptor experience, charge nurse experience.
• Unit Information:
  • Location: Medical City facility
  • Floor: 2nd floor of the main hospital
  • Bed Capacity: 25 beds
  • Staffing: 54 full-time equivalents
  • Staffing Model: Staffing comprises charge RNs, staff RNs, and PCTs during both day and night shifts
  • Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 or 5:1
  • Equipment: Bipap, restraints, airvo, bedside monitoring, seizure precautions, telemonitoring
  • EMR System: Meditech
• Responsibilities: Managing stroke patients, cardiac drips, patients on bipap, following unit-specific policies and SOPs, and providing compassionate, team-oriented patient care.

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

Posted Date: 2026-09-17

Cross Country Job ID #1304565. 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