Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
San Antonio, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in San Antonio, TX. This position involves providing specialized nursing care on a 32-bed surgical PCU, supporting patients requiring critical but less intensive monitoring related to various surgical procedures, including thoracic, gastrointestinal, and colorectal surgeries. The role requires collaborative patient care and adherence to hospital policies, with a focus on infection prevention and patient communication.

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 12 hours shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS/ALS certifications; no minimum experience required; located in San Antonio, TX; start date on 10/26/2026, end date on 01/25/2027
• Responsibilities include managing patient care involving wounds, drains, TPN, tube feeds, and telemetry monitoring, with a focus on infection prevention, patient hygiene, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Typical procedures include tracheostomy and laryngectomy care, bowel surgeries, pulmonary procedures, mastectomies, neck dissections, thyroidectomy, and routine drain management.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in PCU, trach care, and telemetry.
• Additional Information: The nurse will operate in a fast-paced environment on the 5th floor of the North Tower, with a team-oriented approach and a focus on patient safety and communication.

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