Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Knoxville, TN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,925/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in an unspecified location. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care on a step down unit, with a focus on acute care and patient stabilization. The position is scheduled for dayshift coverage, starting on 09/28/2026 and ending on 12/28/2026, with flexible scheduling to meet patient and operational needs.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN licensure, BLS, ACLS (must complete all ACLS modules), at least 1 year of experience in a relevant setting, and a permanent home address and Social Security number (SSN) included in submission.
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
- Additional Information: Position involves providing total patient care in a step down unit with a patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:6. Scrubs required to be royal blue. EMR system used is CERNER. Travelers submitted without the necessary information or requirements will be rejected. Candidates must be located more than 50 miles from the facility.
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 Knoxville, TN
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Knoxville, TN here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 87°F and lows of 66°F.
- Average winter highs of 48°F and lows of 30°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with easily navigable roads.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- Knoxville has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, strong sports culture with tailgating for University of Tennessee Vols, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and rafting.
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