Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,125 per week
cross country nursesSt Louis, MO
Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,125 per week
cross country nursesSt Louis, MOSenior L5
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri. Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/23/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: TravelJob Summary
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, St. Louis, Missouri. This travel assignment supports adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting with cardiac and step-down care needs. The role requires expertise in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac drips, and complex cardiovascular procedures.
Job Details
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; experience with telemetry or step-down care; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias; cardiac drip management; cardiac telemetry; arterial line management; pacemaker management; pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care; pre- and post-cardiac surgery care; tracheostomy care and management; insulin drip titration; and successful completion of an electrocardiogram examination.
Schedule:
Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every-other-weekend coverage required.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information:
Patient ratios are 1:35. The role supports adults and geriatric patients with conditions including congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, acute coronary syndrome, heart valve disease, coronary artery disease, hypertensive crisis, chest pain, shortness of breath, syncope, pacemaker or automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator malfunction, acute renal failure, left ventricular assist device patients, and cardiac surgery patients. Clinical responsibilities may include cardiac catheterization, pacemaker and automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement, echocardiography, stress testing, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography, cardioversion, ablation, carotid Doppler studies, anti-arrhythmic drug loading, cardiac pacing, arterial pressure monitoring, chest tube and pericardial drain care, tracheostomy management, and insulin infusions. Electronic medical record charting experience is required. The unit is transitioning to a progressive care model, and clinicians should be comfortable caring for lower-acuity patients during the transition.
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 #1343635. 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 UnitAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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. xevrcyc 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
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