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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN General Healthcare Facility, available in a clinical environment requiring experienced registered nurses. This role involves providing care in a Step Down Unit with a focus on patient monitoring and recovery, adapting to unit needs such as Progressive Care or Medical-Surgical Telemetry. The position offers a nights shift schedule and is ideal for RNs with acute care experience seeking a temporary assignment.
Job Details
Position Description: EOW; EOH; 2 years PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care experience; traveler will be placed on a unit where the greatest need is whether it is a PCU or Med/Surg/Tele unit based on the traveler's skills; will accept a Medical-Surgical or Step Down RN - same credentialing for both skills - RN Step Down (Progressive Care Unit) specialty exam and skills must be done; travel experience, electronic medical record system familiarity, will need to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles if needed.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum of 1 year experience in a Step Down, Progressive Care, or Medical-Surgical Telemetry setting, supporting required certifications and credentials.
Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: The traveler will be placed on a unit where the greatest need is whether it is a PCU or Med-Surg/Telemetry unit. Ability to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles if needed is required. Candidates must complete RN specialty exam and skills assessment related to Step Down 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
Cross Country Job ID . 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 / Step Down 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.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
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