Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,760 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN to work in the PCU (Progressive Care Unit) in Seattle, WA. This night-shift role involves caring for cardiac and vascular patients, with telemetry and post-operative open heart care. Requires ACLS/BLS, NIHSS, and Epic EMR experience; will potentially float to similar units.

Travel assignments offer 26 weeks in duration, 48 hours per week, and a tax-free stipend as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Valid compact license in the relevant state (WA).
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• NIHSS certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in surgical telemetry, open heart surgery, and vascular patient care.
• Experience with Epic EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care for PCU patients, including cardiac and vascular cases.
• Manage post-operative open heart and stroke patients with telemetry.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for complex patient management.
• Float across units as required.

Skills

Compact license

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Telemetry

Open heart surgery

Vascular care

Epic

Unit float

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit


• Discipline: RN


• Start Date: 11/16/2026


• Duration: 26 weeks


• 48 hours per week


• Shift: 12 hours, nights


• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for patients with cardiac and vascular conditions, including post-operative open heart surgery and stroke patients with cardiac involvement. The role requires experience in telemetry, vascular surgery, and open heart procedures, with responsibilities encompassing complex patient management and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Valid compact license in the relevant state, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, at least 2 years of experience in surgical telemetry, open heart surgery, and vascular patient care, knowledge of Epic electronic medical record system, and ability to float across units as required.


• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.


• Additional Information: Experience with open heart post-operative care within the first 1-5 days, chest tubes, sternal precautions, VAD, TAVR, and other specialized structural heart support; proficiency in blood product administration, dysrhythmia management, and use of specialized equipment such as chest tubes, heparin, insulin, and telemetries. Candidates must be flexible to float to similar units and adhere to unit-specific patient ratios (4:1 or 5:1 at midnight).


• Submission Requirements: Applicants must respond to the application with details of any previous employment at a Providence facility, including locations and dates, and provide two references covering at least 1 year within the past 3 years.

Benefits

• 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 #1327158. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.