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

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for the PCU in San Antonio, Texas. The position requires experience in telemetry, cardiac care, and ICU-like observations, with 12-hour night shifts and a 36-hour week.

The role emphasizes patient care in a 29-bed telemetry unit, teamwork, accuracy, and strong clinical skills in IV starts, line removals, and high-risk patient management. Competitive benefits accompany travel assignments.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Telemetry experience preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac and respiratory assessments, monitor patients, and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Assist with procedures such as IV starts and line placements.
• Manage high fall risk patients and ensure patient safety.
• Administer blood products as ordered and monitor transfusions.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Telemetry

ACLS

BLS

Cardiac assessment

Education

RN License

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in an acute care setting. The role involves providing high-quality patient care for a diverse patient population, including cardiac and respiratory assessments, patient monitoring, and assisting with procedures such as IV starts and lines. The position is based in a facility with a 29-bed telemetry unit, requiring attention to detail and excellent teamwork skills.

Job Details

• Location: a healthcare provider facility with a telemetry unit featuring 29 private rooms, staffed with a multidisciplinary team including RNs, patient care technicians, and support staff.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Certifications and Education Requirements: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications are required. Candidate must have telemetry experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: NIH Stroke Preparedness, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), ICU, Telemetry, and PCU experience.
• Responsibilities include blood transfusions, IV starts, central and midline line removals, respiratory and cardiac assessments, and managing high fall risk patients.
• Typical clinical procedures performed on the unit involve patient assessments and intervention support.
• The ideal candidate is a team player, engaged, and self-motivated.

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 #1323123. 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