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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 Overland Park, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/14/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse opportunity available in an organization located in Overland Park. This position involves providing specialized care for patients with moderate physiologic instability, such as COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, CHF, and trach patients. The role requires collaborating with a team, maintaining patient safety, and adhering to unit standards.
Job Details:
Certification requirements: ACLS, BLS, NIH (National Institutes of Health) Stroke Scale
Education, Certification, and Experience: No minimum experience required, appropriate healthcare professional with current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIH
Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Unit specifics: 18-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:4-5, leveraging equipment such as Alaris pumps, kangaroo pumps, Pxysis, and computers available in every room.
Staffing: Use of 2 patient care technicians and 1 unit secretary, with self-scheduling that includes 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule.
Patient care responsibilities: Oxygen therapy (nasal cannula, BIPAP/CPAP up to 80%, AirVo low flow), vital signs every 4 hours, continuous cardiac monitoring, blood glucose, and neurological assessments as needed.
Floating policy: Float may be required for travelers, PRN staff, or on specific occasions.
Additional information: Focus on team collaboration, patient respect, and integration of new equipment/technology.
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 / 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
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Worksite address
overland park, KS, 66213, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.