Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
St. Louis, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,240/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
The organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Step Down Unit position located in a healthcare facility in St. Louis, Missouri. This assignment involves providing specialized patient care for individuals with neurological disorders, strokes, and trauma. The selected candidate will deliver comprehensive nursing care utilizing the nursing process, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during a 13-week assignment starting on 09/07/2026.
Job Details
- Shift: Nights, 1900-0730
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current RN license meeting Missouri state licensure criteria, BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA, 1 year of experience in a Step Down Unit, inpatient care experience required
- Preferred Qualifications: Neuro and trauma experience preferred
- Float: Float rotation within service lines including Cardiac, Surgical, and Medical Step Down units
- Position Location: 10010 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128
- Additional Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, maintains patient rights and confidentiality, evaluates care effectiveness, and coordinates patient care with ancillary departments. Requires physical ability to meet demands of the unit and high-risk exposure to blood and body fluids.
- Personnel Requirements: Resilient, adaptable, team player, patient-focused, with scrubs in black.
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 Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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