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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/01/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Bangor, ME. Provides care for intermediate-acuity cardiac, medical, postoperative, trauma, and neurological patients in a Level II Trauma Center environment. The role requires expertise in progressive care nursing, complex respiratory support, neurological assessments, cardiac monitoring, and management of patients with multiple acute conditions.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation is every other weekend.

Required Qualifications: Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or intermediate-level care experience: 1 year required; candidates with primarily medical-surgical experience and some progressive care experience require 2 years Experience caring for tracheostomy patients receiving ventilator support, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, and administration of 100% fraction of inspired oxygen Experience with stroke patients, neurological checks every two hours, high-flow oxygen, bilevel positive airway pressure, chest tubes, wound vacuum dressing changes, non-titrating vasoactive or antiarrhythmic infusions, cardiac rhythm interpretation, temporary pacemakers, transradial compression bands, post-femoral sheath care, insulin infusions, drains, ostomies, and intravenous starts Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stable craniotomy patients, cardiac catheterization recovery, ablation recovery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement recovery, ST-elevation myocardial infarction, non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, sepsis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, alcohol withdrawal, intravenous drug-associated conditions, pneumonia, and respiratory failure Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient assignments include cardiac, medical, postoperative general surgery, trauma, and neurological patients. The role may include caring for patients with tracheostomies and ventilators, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, and complex cardiac conditions. Respiratory therapy, hospitalist, trauma surgery, physical therapy, occupational therapy, intravenous therapy, and vascular access support are available. Orientation includes general organizational orientation followed by one day on the unit. Professional scrub attire is required.

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: 2026-10-30 Cross Country Job ID 1328420. 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