Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,030 per week

<p>Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.</p>Job Description & Requirements<ul><li>Specialty: <strong>PCU - Progressive Care Unit</strong></li><li>Discipline: <strong>RN</strong></li><li>Start Date: <strong>07/13/2026</strong></li><li>Duration: <strong>13 weeks</strong></li><li><strong>36 hours per week</strong></li><li>Shift: <strong>12 hours, days</strong></li><li>Employment Type: <strong>Travel</strong></li></ul><p><p>Job Summary:<br><br>Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), located in San Diego, California. This role involves floating across multiple units including PCU, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Telemetry (Telemetry), Medical Surgical (MS), and Emergency Department Inpatient Overflow (EDIP). The RN will support various patient populations with a focus on providing high-quality care in a dynamic hospital environment.</p><br><p>Job Details:</p><br><ul><br><li>Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, starting on 07/13/2026, with a 4-week schedule sent two weeks in advance. No blocked or self-scheduling; RN will be contacted 2 hours prior to each shift regarding the specific facility.</li><br><li>Required Qualifications: Active California state license, 2 years of PCU experience, certifications including Chemo Certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health (NIH) certification. Experience with IV start, Telemetry, Phlebotomy, A-line, and community hospital settings preferred.</li><br><li>Preferred Qualifications: First-time travelers, LTAC experience, Trauma Level I and II experience, prior travel experience, proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system EPIC, and Pyxis medication system.</li><br><li>Additional Information: Candidates must be willing to float within hospital and to affiliate hospitals based on census and unit requirements. All vaccinations, including COVID-19 (plus booster) and Flu, are required unless medical or religious exemptions are applicable. Submission includes two manager references, and candidates must adhere to RTO policies, including 7 days of allowable time off with documentation.</li><br></ul><br><p>Benefits<br><br>The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:</p><br><ul><br><li>Private housing or generous housing allowance</li><br><li>Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage</li><br><li>Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage</li><br><li>Competitive salaries</li><br><li>Referral bonuses</li><br><li>Travel reimbursement</li><br><li>401(k) retirement plan</li><br><li>Direct deposit/free checking</li><br><li>Unlimited free CE credits</li><br></ul><br><p>Please ensure all credentials, licensing, and vaccination requirements are met before submission to facilitate timely approval.</p></p><p>Cross Country Job ID #1281472. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit</p>About Cross Country Nurses<p><span>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.</span></p>Benefits<ul><li>401k retirement plan</li><li>Referral bonus</li></ul>

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