Progressive Care Unit RN
Dallas, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing position on a day shift supporting patients recovering from complex cardiac, vascular, and cardiothoracic procedures. The role provides care in a 1:3 patient ratio and requires knowledge of cardiac medication infusions, strong accountability, and effective collaboration with patients and the interdisciplinary care team.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; knowledge of cardiac medication infusions, including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, and diltiazem; accountability for clinical actions.
• Preferred Qualifications: Six months of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience; strong communication skills with patients and interdisciplinary teams; caring and collaborative approach.
• Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; four weekend shifts are required within a four-week schedule.
• Additional Information: Provides care for patients recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic and mitral valve replacements, aortic root repairs, ventricular assist device procedures, thoracic procedures involving chest tubes, vascular surgeries, cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures, pacemaker or defibrillator placement, percutaneous coronary interventions, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The role also includes bedside procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, and peripherally inserted central catheter placement. Royal blue scrubs are required. Float rotation may include medical-surgical/telemetry and orthopedic units.

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