Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) care is needed in Birmingham, Alabama. This position involves providing high-quality nursing care, supervising team members, and ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of employment.
Job Details:
- Location: Birmingham, Alabama
- Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Start Date: 06/22/2026
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, minimum of two (2) years of bedside clinical experience, with experience in stepdown, intensive care units (ICU), or long-term acute care (LTAC) settings.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Additional Information: The RN performs nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission, participates in patient rehabilitation, initiates discharge planning, communicates patient status changes, and supervises ancillary staff. The role emphasizes safety, team collaboration, professional development, and adherence to hospital policies. Responsibilities also include cost-effective care delivery, supply monitoring, and participation in team-building activities.
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