Progressive Care Unit RN
Gadsden, AL
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Gadsden provides direct care to patients in a progressive care setting while applying the nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical judgment. The role supports safe patient care delivery, delegates responsibilities appropriately, and provides direction to assigned personnel during a 13-week assignment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week; every other weekend required. Assignment begins 12/07/2026 and continues for 13 weeks.
• Required Qualifications: Active Alabama or multistate nursing license; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit or intensive care unit registered nursing experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the designated electronic medical record system.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and applicable facility policies and procedures.
  • Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in planning and delivering safe patient care.
  • Delegates patient care priorities based on the education and experience of available staff.
  • Provides direction and supervision to assigned personnel.
  • Typical patient assignment ratio is 4:1.

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