About the role
**Specialty:** PCU - Progressive Care Unit
**Discipline:** RN
**Start Date:** 08/03/2026
**Duration:** 13 weeks 36 hours per week
**Shift:** 12 hours, nights
**Employment Type:** Travel
Job Summary
This is a nursing position specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) located in Hickory, North Carolina. The role involves providing patient care on a specialized unit that manages patients with stroke, neuro, telemetry, and medical conditions. The position requires working night shifts, starting on August 3, 2026, with a 12-hour shift schedule.
Job Details
Schedule
- Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN (Registered Nurse) license, 2 years of experience, and appropriate certifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with stroke, neuro surgery, telemetry, or medical patients
Additional Information
Candidate must be at least 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel assignment. The unit supports adult and geriatric patient populations with a patient ratio of 5:1. Equipment includes electronic health record systems, with care focusing on neuro and stroke patients, as well as overflow telemetry and medical cases.
Benefits
- 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 #1285045. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.