Progressive Care Unit RN
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The position provides nursing care for patients requiring a higher level of monitoring than a medical-surgical unit, including patients recovering from cardiac procedures and those receiving noninvasive respiratory support. The role supports a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on patient assessment, timely interventions, and quality care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current Florida Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Progressive Care Unit or telemetry experience; knowledge of heart rhythms; national certification.
• Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients with multiple comorbidities, post-cardiac procedure needs, cardiac rhythm management, and respiratory support requirements. Responsibilities may include chest tube insertion, wound vacuum management, telemetry application, post-cardiac catheterization care, management of cardiac medications that are not titrated, bedside central line insertion, bilevel positive airway pressure and high-flow oxygen support, and rapid response participation. The position requires strong assessment skills, independent decision-making, effective time management, and the ability to recognize and initiate care when a patients condition changes. Navy blue and white scrubs are required; jackets must not include hoods, and only two earlobe piercings are permitted.

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