Travel Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit - Bridgeton, MO

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 2, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,187 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20 an hour plus $1,467.33 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing high-quality patient care, performing assessments, and collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans. The RN will supervise nursing staff and contribute to a safe and effective work environment.

Job Details

• Location: a healthcare facility (specific site not disclosed)
• Qualifications: BLS Certification required prior to first shift; ACLS required prior to first shift; 0 years of bedside clinical experience minimum required
• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Responsible for performing nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission, documenting interventions and patient responses, and participating in patient rehabilitation programs.
• Initiates discharge planning from the day of admission and provides patient teaching to support successful transitions.
• Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.
• Provides supervision and direction to ancillary nursing staff, delegates tasks appropriately, and contributes positively to team dynamics.
• Ensures personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital policies, with a focus on patient and employee safety.
• Maintains communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and clinical training needs.
• Assumes charge responsibilities after orientation and actively pursues professional development.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

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