Progressive Care Unit RN
Zanesville, OH
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,900/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for cardiac step-down patients, including heart cath recovery, post-op open-heart patients, and other cardiac/medical-surgical step-down cases. The RN is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care during day shifts, with specific experience in open-heart and Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems required.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), minimum of 3 years of cardiac step-down experience including heart cath recovery, post-op open-heart, and other cardiac/med-surg step-down patients, experience with open-heart procedures, Epic EMR experience, and comfort caring for ventilated patients if needed.
- Additional qualifications include experience with ventilated patients, and the ability to float to other units in times of low volumes or staffing needs (float rotation may be required).
- Candidates must be available to start on 09/21/2026 with the end date of 12/21/2026, and RTO (Request for Time Off) details must be included at submission.
- This role may require occasional coverage of a rare call day but does not require regular on-call duties.
- The facility reserves the right to cancel hours based on census and staffing without obligation to extend beyond the contract period.
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 Zanesville, OH
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Zanesville, OH here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 84°F and lows of 63°F.
- Winter sees average highs of 38°F and lows of 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Car friendliness is high, as Zanesville is a city where having a car is very convenient.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Zanesville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Zanesville offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
- The city has a thriving arts scene, with galleries and local music events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities in the nearby parks and lakes.
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