Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit, Madison, Wisconsin. The position provides care for adult and geriatric patients in a heart and vascular intermediate care setting, supporting vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and cardiology populations. The role includes management of complex cardiac and vascular conditions in a collaborative, patient- and family-focused environment.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA); active Wisconsin or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license; minimum of two years of acute care experience within the past three years in the submitted specialty; required medical-surgical and telemetry experience; required Level II trauma experience; experience with required charting systems.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and some holidays required. Four 12-hour shifts and weekend block scheduling may be accepted.
- Additional Information: The role is based in a 15-bed heart and vascular intermediate care unit with an average patient ratio of four patients per nurse and a daily census of approximately 15. Patient populations include vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, abdominal and thoracic aneurysm repairs, carotid endarterectomies, limb-saving lytic therapies, lower-extremity bypasses, and amputations. Clinical responsibilities may include chest tubes, feeding tubes, temporary external pacing wires, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), insulin drips, vasoactive drips, heparin drips, multiple drains, arterial line management, central and peripherally inserted central catheter care, telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia management, wound care, and wound vacuum management. A telemetry examination is required before the start of the assignment, with strict passing criteria and up to two attempts.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1343482. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intermediate Care Unit
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
