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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 Houston, Texas.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN Nights Location unspecified. This role involves providing specialized care to patients in a busy acute care setting, including those on ventilators, with long wait times for discharge or transfer. The RN will work in a fast-paced environment handling complex patient populations, including patients with candida Auris and LVAD patients, requiring compassionate and patient-centered care.
Job Details
Position Description: The role requires caring for patients in a PCU/RTAU capable of managing infusions such as insulin and anti-coagulation drips, including heparin and angiomax. The unit manages patients with candida Auris and LVAD patients, providing acute and critical care. The patient population is often awake and alert, with frequent needs for pain medication.
Required Qualifications: Active ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS; 2 years of experience preferred; licensure required; previous experience in a busy hospital environment; minimum one-year experience.
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
Additional Information: Candidates must be flexible to float as needed and experience in a high-volume, Level 1 Trauma setting is preferred. Previous travel experience and at least 3+ years of nursing experience are highly recommended. Proper EPIC charting system competency is required.
Submission Requirements: Valid license to submit application; RN must have no more than four shift cancellations per 13-week assignment, or three shifts if shorter than 13 weeks.
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 48.0 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
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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