Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit. The position provides care for adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting, including cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, and medical-surgical telemetry.

Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, emergency response, complex intravenous therapy, and management of patients with cardiovascular, neurological, renal, and respiratory conditions.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; minimum of 2 years of experience; proficiency in cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, rapid response procedures, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, intravenous therapy, cardiac drip management, chest tube care, tracheostomy management, noninvasive airway management, wound care, and feeding tube care. Required flu vaccination, with medical or religious exemptions accepted.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience and teaching hospital experience.

Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Eight weekend shifts are required during the six-week schedule period.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: The nurse may provide care in medical-surgical telemetry, telemetry, emergency department holding, neuro stepdown, and progressive care, including designated stepdown and intermediate-care units. Patient assignments may include a ratio of 1:5. Charge nurse assignments may be required as needed. Care may involve post-cardiac and post-angiogram patients, myocardial infarction, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, cardiac surgery, renal failure, hemodialysis, cerebrovascular accident, total joint replacement, surgical drains, cardiac drips, insulin protocols, procedural sedation, and rapid response activation. Assignment dates are 12/07/2026 through 03/08/2027.

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 Posted Date: 2026-10-20 Cross Country Job ID 1309758. 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