Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Birmingham, AL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,970/week

Posted 2 days ago

Overview

Start Date11/09/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,970/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Birmingham. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, completes comprehensive assessments, develops individualized care plans, and supports patient rehabilitation and discharge planning. The role also supervises ancillary nursing personnel and promotes safe, collaborative, high-quality care.

Job Details

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift; minimum of two years of post-graduate bedside clinical experience; stepdown, intensive care unit, or long-term acute care experience.
Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Responsibilities include completing nursing assessments within eight hours of admission, documenting assessments and interventions, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing patient and family education, initiating discharge planning, communicating changes in patient status, delegating and supervising ancillary nursing personnel, and promoting patient and employee safety.

Benefits

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

Cross Country Job ID #1339893. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses

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About

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.

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About Birmingham, AL

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Birmingham, AL here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Cost of living well below the national average, housing costs nearly a quarter of the price compared to the average nationwide

Weather

Average summer highs: 89°F, Average winter lows: 33°F

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, public transportation options are available but not as extensive as in larger cities

Demographics

Diverse population, wide age range, potential common health issues include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity.
Birmingham has a large population of travel nurses

Things to Do

Numerous restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor attractions such as Vulcan Park and Museum, and the Birmingham Zoo

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