Progressive Care Unit RN
West Chester, PA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,920/weekOverview
- Start Date11/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration11 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse for a high-acuity, fast-paced setting caring for patients who require advanced monitoring and intervention beyond traditional telemetry but below intensive care unit level. The role supports complex patients with cardiac, respiratory, metabolic, renal, and withdrawal-related conditions while managing frequent admissions, transfers, and changes in patient status.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree; active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or Compact Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, high-turnover Progressive Care Unit environment.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, including every third weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Holiday coverage is based on unit staffing needs, with at least one holiday required.
- Additional Information: The unit cares for medically complex patients following cardiac catheterization, myocardial infarction, cardiac stent placement, cardiac ablation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, and Watchman procedures, as well as stable post-open-heart patients following line removal. Patient care may include transvenous pacemakers, respiratory failure, bilevel positive airway pressure, insulin infusions, kidney or other organ failure, and alcohol or drug withdrawal. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3 based on patient acuity. Orientation is scheduled for 11/11/2026. Extended vacation from 12/23 through 01/03 cannot be accommodated, although an individual holiday off may be considered.
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.
West Chester, PA
About
Located in the heart of Brandywine Valley in southeastern Pennsylvania, West Chester has a bustling downtown area listed on the National Register of Historic Places, dating back to the late 1700s. Revolutionary soldiers once walked its cobbled streets. Landmarks include the 1789 William Darlington building and the First Bank of Chester County, a grand example of Greek Revival architecture built in 1837. As a college town, there’s no shortage of bars and eateries and plenty of shopping venues, with Gay Street a hub for trendy stores and boutiques. The West Chester Growers Market is a popular gathering place and venue for various farmers' market staples, including fresh, local produce, cheeses, meats and baked goods. Brandywine River Park is a favorite spot for picnicking, kayaking and canoeing during the warmer months.
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