Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Phoenix, AZ
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,350/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting nursing care for patients within the PCU. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position offers a night shift schedule, working 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current, valid registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, or a temporary/interim RN license, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice; BLS certification is required; experience in an acute care hospital setting for at least one year within the past 12 months; knowledge of assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation, communication, and supervision of nursing staff.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Additional Information: Employees must possess the appropriate state-specific Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment, depending on the facility location.
- Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient assessments, formulating and revising care plans, providing direct patient care, supervising staff, documenting care activities, and collaborating with the healthcare 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
- Dependent 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.
About Phoenix, AZ
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Phoenix, AZ here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Phoenix is slightly lower than the national average, with affordable housing and reasonable grocery and transportation costs.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 104°F, Summer average lows: 81°F.
- Winter average highs: 67°F, Winter average lows: 45°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Phoenix, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Many furnished housing options cater to the seasonal influx of visitors and snowbirds.
- Phoenix is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, but a car is generally recommended for getting around the sprawling metro area.
- Phoenix has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and occasional heat-related illnesses.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Phoenix due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
- Phoenix offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, from Southwestern cuisine to international flavors.
- The city has a thriving arts and music community, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy world-class golf, major league spring training games, and outdoor activities like hiking in the nearby mountain reserves.
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