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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 Yuma, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: 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
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Specialty Nurse in a hospital setting. This position involves providing specialized care for patients with cardiac and intermediate care needs. The role requires clinical expertise, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to manage a variety of patient conditions on a busy unit.
Job Details
Schedule: Night shift from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, approximately 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of recent experience in a PCU, Stepdown, or Telemetry unit, with experience in cardiac-focused care and managing drips such as amiodarone, cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, nitro, and insulin.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) procedures.
Additional Information: Unit staffing includes a charge nurse who typically does not take patients unless on rare occasions.
Nurse aides or patient care technicians assist on the unit, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5.
RNs are expected to troubleshoot telecommunication equipment like BIPAP and high-flow oxygen devices, and read tele monitor strips; dedicated monitor tech support is available.
Floating to Intensive Care Units and Medical-Surgical floors is required based on patient census.
Volunteer to self-schedule shifts; will consider requests.
4 weekend days per month and 3 out of 5 holidays are required.
Uniform is navy blue scrubs.
Orientation includes 1 day of hospital-specific clinical education and 1 day of unit-specific training.
The assignment start date is 10/05/2026, ending on 01/04/2027.
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
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.
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Worksite address
yuma, AZ, 85365, US
Who can apply
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