Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

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, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The position provides nursing care for patients requiring a higher level of monitoring than a medical-surgical unit, including patients recovering from cardiac procedures and those receiving noninvasive respiratory support. The role supports a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on patient assessment, timely interventions, and quality care.

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

Required Qualifications: Current Florida Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Progressive Care Unit or telemetry experience; knowledge of heart rhythms; national certification.

Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients with multiple comorbidities, post-cardiac procedure needs, cardiac rhythm management, and respiratory support requirements.

Responsibilities may include chest tube insertion, wound vacuum management, telemetry application, post-cardiac catheterization care, management of cardiac medications that are not titrated, bedside central line insertion, bilevel positive airway pressure and high-flow oxygen support, and rapid response participation. The position requires strong assessment skills, independent decision-making, effective time management, and the ability to recognize and initiate care when a patients condition changes. Navy blue and white scrubs are required; jackets must not include hoods, and only two earlobe piercings are permitted.

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 1344088. 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