Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Sioux City. The traveler will provide and manage patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team in a progressive care setting. The role includes caring for patients with complex cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, and post-surgical conditions while floating to the emergency department and other inpatient areas as needed.
Job Details
- Assignment: 11/23/2026–02/22/2027
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; every other weekend and holiday rotation required.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience in a Progressive Care Unit setting
- Active Iowa or compact nursing license
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; American Heart Association (AHA) preferred, with American Red Cross or United States military certificates accepted
- Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; American Heart Association (AHA) preferred, with American Red Cross or United States military certificates accepted
- Active National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Mandatory reporter qualification
- Valid driver’s license
- Additional Information: Patient ratios are typically 1:4 and may increase to 1:5. Clinical experience includes congestive heart failure, ablation, angiograms, transcarotid artery revascularization, endovascular aneurysm repair, diabetic ketoacidosis, stroke, pacemaker care, and sepsis. The traveler must float to the emergency department and all inpatient areas, including across local campuses within the same discipline. Navy blue scrubs are required. First-time travelers may be considered.
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
