Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Washington, DC
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position available in an acute care setting. The role involves providing specialized cardiac and pulmonary care on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Candidates must possess the necessary licensure and clinical experience to support patients with complex cardiac conditions.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) highly desired
  • Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state/district required
  • Cardiac telemetry experience required, 2 years of RN experience required
  • Cerner electronic health record experience required
  • Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Candidates residing within 50 miles of the unit
• Additional Information:
  • Must be able to handle frequent IV drips such as Heparin, Milrinone, Lasix, Bumex
  • Common diagnoses include CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and vascular surgery patients
  • Experience working in a cardiac-focused stepdown unit preferred

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