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

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 Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) nursing position located in a short stay observation setting. The role involves providing patient care on a 8-bed unit with a focus on observation, stabilization, and discharge. The position requires adaptability to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule and float coverage across inpatient units, including intermediate care and telemetry.

Job Details: Schedule: Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts, with shift times typically from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with at least 36 hours guaranteed per week.

Required Qualifications: Wisconsin registered nurse license, BLS certification, ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or ARC. NIHSS highly preferred; candidate must take an EKG exam during compliance.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in observation units, medical-surgical units, or telemetry units; ability to read and interpret EKG strips.

Responsibilities: Managing patient care for admissions with diagnoses such as anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, post-op urology and GI patients. Handling drips including Cardiac (e.g., Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin). Average patient stay is up to 48 hours, with a high volume of admissions and discharges.

Charting Experience: EPIC software proficiency required.

Additional Information: The unit operates as a high-turnover observation unit requiring resilience, flexibility, and independent task management. Candidates should possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to adapt to changes throughout shifts. Scrub colors may vary; masks are mandatory during flu season for those declining vaccination.

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: 2026-11-02 Cross Country Job ID 1322681. 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 / Intermediate 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