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Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The position provides care for adult and geriatric patients requiring intensive monitoring and progressive care, including those with sepsis, myocardial infarction, stroke, congestive heart failure, trauma, and other complex conditions. The assignment is scheduled for day shifts beginning 11/23/2026, with an expected completion date of 02/22/2027.
Job Details
Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Assignment Dates: 11/23/2026 through 02/22/2027. Required
Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience; required certifications include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Louisiana City Fire Card; compact license must be in hand at submission. Float: Float rotation may be required. Additional Information: Provides care in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting with a typical patient ratio of 1:3.
Clinical responsibilities may include care of ventilated patients, tracheostomy management, chest tube management, blood product administration, telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, noninvasive airway management, high-flow nasal cannula support, arterial blood gas interpretation, cardiac and vasoactive drip management without titration, feeding tube care, wound care, renal failure management, pre- and post-hemodialysis care, intravenous therapy, isolation precautions, and rapid response or code team participation.
Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, and holiday participation may be required. First-time travelers are accepted. 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
About the role
The position provides care for adult and geriatric patients requiring intensive monitoring and progressive care, including those with sepsis, myocardial infarction, stroke, congestive heart failure, trauma, and other complex conditions. The assignment is scheduled for day shifts beginning 11/23/2026, with an expected completion date of 02/22/2027.