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

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 travel registered nurse position for night shifts. The role supports patients with varied medical and surgical conditions, including respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, cardiac conditions, and post-operative needs. The position requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to provide care across appropriate units.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Active registered nurse licensure; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; minimum of 2 years of Progressive Care Unit experience; cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube, lumbar drain, tracheostomy, and intravenous medication titration skills; strong patient communication and education skills.

Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Clinical Responsibilities: Provide care for patients with respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, and general medical-surgical conditions. Patient assignments may include approximately 1:4 ratios in the Progressive Care Unit and 1:5 ratios when assigned to medical-surgical units.

Operational Details: The role primarily supports an emergency department holding area and may include patient transport throughout the healthcare facility.

Responsibilities include assisting with medication administration, patient transfers, breaks, isolation precautions, care of non-ambulatory patients, and resource support during slower transport periods. Telemetry competency is required. Department orientation includes hospital and assigned-unit training.

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 1344250. 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