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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 Kearney, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/23/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
nStep Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position located in an acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for adult patients transitioning from critical care, with a focus on patient safety, communication, and teamwork. The position offers a night shift schedule with opportunities for professional growth in a diverse environment serving primarily Hispanic and Somali populations.
nJob Details:
nnSchedule: 12-hour nights, minimum of 48 hours per week, starting 11/23/2026 and ending 02/22/2027.
nRequired Qualifications: Valid RN license; minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); competency in arterial lines; ability to interpret telemetry strips; ability to titrate drips such as Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and insulin.
nCertifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
nShift and Scheduling: 12-hour night shifts with weekend and holiday requirements, including a minimum of two holidays within the contract timeframe.
nOrientation: One-day department-specific orientation.
nFloat Requirements: Float to medical-surgical units or ICU to manage acuity patients.
nDress Code: Navy blue scrubs.
nAdditional Notes: Overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, bladder scanner available on unit; focus on patient experience, responsiveness, communication, and adaptability; emphasis on teamwork and cultural competency.
nOther Conditions: RTO (Return to Office) requested upfront, no additional RTO approvals after submission; hospital can cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment; EPIC charting system; no BSN required; license to submit required.
n nBenefits
nThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
nnPrivate housing or generous housing allowance
nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage
nCompetitive salaries
nReferral bonuses
nTravel reimbursement
n401(k) retirement plan
nDirect deposit/free checking
nUnlimited free CE credits
n 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.
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Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
kearney, NE, 68847, US
Who can apply
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