Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: TravelJob Summary:
The Anchorage, Alaska-based Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position involves providing specialized care on a stepdown unit from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The role requires candidates to demonstrate proficiency in complex medical procedures, telemetry monitoring, and advanced patient management. Candidates are required to bring their Alaska RN license on the first day of employment. This is a 13-week assignment with an immediate start date, offering the choice of 12-hour night shifts.
Job Details:
- Location: Anchorage, Alaska
- Shift: 4x12 or 3x12 night shifts (traveler's choice)
- Schedule: 48 hours per week minimum
- Required Qualifications: Valid Alaska RN license (pending license accepted but must have license in hand for Auto Offer), BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, 1 year of experience as a PCU RN with Epic EMR experience, no minimum experience requirement, and the ability to work nights.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care/management, chest tubes, IV insulin protocols, and other advanced clinical skills as listed.
- Additional Information: Applicant must be willing to work two out of the three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year). All time off must be approved upon offer, and all requested RTO must be included in the application. The assignment involves float within lower acuity units, renal care, neuro, and medical-surgical areas, with a focus on cardiac and respiratory patients.
- Unit Information: A stepdown ICU with a virtual nursing model, utilizing co-care teams of bedside RNs, virtual RNs, and CNAs. The unit manages a wide array of patient populations, including cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and complex medical-surgical cases. Patient ratios are 1:4 during days and nights, 1:6 for CNAs.
- Additional Clinical Support: Interdisciplinary teams including IV, PT, respiratory, and pharmacy support, with advanced equipment such as Philips monitors and Massimo capnography.
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 . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care UnitAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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
