Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Cleveland, OH
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,025/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The location is a step down unit specializing in cardiac surgery patient care. This position involves providing post-operative nursing support for patients discharged following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgery, heart transplants, lung resections, lobectomies, or double lung transplants. The role also includes caring for patients in the esophagectomy, bronchial valve, electrophysiology (EP) laboratory, catheterization (CATH) lab, or general cardiology settings.
Job Details:
- Position: Step Down Unit Nurse
- Specialty: Step Down Unit Cardiac surgery and post-operative lung surgery patient care.
- Required Qualifications: Valid drivers license or state ID; a minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience in a step down or similar setting; valid professional license or certification as required by state and specialty; successful completion of UHS Skills Checklist and submission of the UHS Prior Employment Form and UHS Submission Packet.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients recovering from heart and lung surgeries, including post-operative management, monitoring, and patient discharge support. The position requires adherence to clinical protocols and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependents health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Cleveland, OH
About
Cleveland, Ohio, is rich in culture, history and entertainment and a music lover's paradise. The city is most famously known as the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s also home to the Cleveland Orchestra, which is widely considered one of the best in the world. The city boasts large Italian-American and Polish-American populations and all the culture and diversity they bring. Local attractions include the Playhouse Square theater district, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Cleveland is also home to three major league sports teams: the NFL's Browns, the MLB's Indians and the NBA’s Cavaliers. The city even has its own unique cuisine, featuring Polish-inspired favorites like the pierogi, Polish Boy and paczki.
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