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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Night-shift nursing role responsible for delivering quality patient care, developing and following individualized care plans, and supporting safe rehabilitation outcomes. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, coordinates with the interdisciplinary team, supervises ancillary nursing personnel, and contributes to patient education and discharge planning during a 13-week assignment.

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

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift. Ability to perform nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, document patient status and interventions, and provide direct patient care. Ability to supervise and delegate to Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.

Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of bedside clinical experience preferred.

Additional Information: Completes nursing assessments within eight hours of admission and identifies patient and family education needs. Participates in rehabilitation programming and interdisciplinary team conferences. Initiates discharge planning and patient teaching from admission through discharge. Communicates changes in patient status to support continuity of care and patient safety. Provides direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel. Promotes patient and employee safety by following infection prevention, safe patient handling, equipment, and workplace safety procedures. Pursues professional growth through continuing education and self-study. May assume charge responsibilities after completion of orientation, as requested.

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 1350260. 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