Progressive Care Unit RN
Yakima, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,255/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position available in a community hospital. This role involves providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients with a variety of medical, cardiac, and oncology diagnoses. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for cardiac patients, including post-cath lab procedures, and be comfortable with titratable drips and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, at least 2 years of total nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in PCU, current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications, and experience with trach care, chest tubes, TR bands, post-Cath Lab care, central line maintenance, and general nursing skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for patients with cardiac diagnoses such as PCI pre/post care, CHF, MI, atrial fibrillation with RVR, NSTEMI, chest pain, and oncology patients. Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred due to the high Spanish-speaking population.
- Additional Information: The role includes floating within scope and throughout the hospital based on staffing needs. Weekend rotation is at least twice a month, with weekend nights on Friday and Saturday. The shift times are from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. Scrub color is flexible.
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- End Date: 01/16/2027
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 Yakima, WA
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Yakima, WA here's what you should know:- Yakima's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F and lows around 57°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 41°F and lows around 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Yakima.
- Yakima is car-friendly with ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Yakima is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Yakima offers a variety of restaurants, wineries, and breweries.
- It has a vibrant arts and music scene, and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.
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