Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,370 per week

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: 12/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Wausau, Wisconsin. This cardiac telemetry and step-down position provides care for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced intermediate cardiac unit, including postoperative, vascular, cardiac rhythm, and acute medical conditions. The assignment requires strong cardiac experience, progressive care expertise, and the ability to manage patients independently.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., 36 hours per week; every other weekend and holiday rotation.
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ARC; associate degree or certificate; at least 1 year of strong cardiac experience in a cardiac step-down, intermediate cardiac, or cardiac intensive care setting; at least 2 years of intermediate care, progressive care, or telemetry experience; at least 1 completed travel assignment; recent charting experience; ability to pass an electrocardiogram (EKG) test during the first week; and experience managing Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The 44-bed intermediate cardiac step-down unit provides care for postoperative coronary artery bypass grafting and valve patients, thoracic surgery, vascular conditions, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, post-cardiac catheterization procedures, pacemakers, defibrillators, ablations, acute chest pain and myocardial infarction, and medical-surgical overflow patients. Typical patient assignments are 1:4. Any scrub color is permitted. During flu season, individuals who decline flu and COVID-19 vaccination must wear a mask at all times.

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 . 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