Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 18 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in La Jolla, California. This position involves providing specialized nursing care across multiple locations, including general medicine, surgical, neuro, onc, cardiac, and ortho units. The role requires flexibility to float between facilities and units based on census and operational needs.
Job Details
Position Description: The assignment is for a PCU (Progressive Care Unit) Nurse working at various locations in La Jolla, La Mesa, and Hillcrest. The role involves floating across multiple units such as general medicine, surgical, neuro, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedics, with possible deployment to the emergency department inpatient overflow (EDIP) if census demands.
Required Qualifications: Active California state license, 2 years of PCU experience, ACLS certification, and a minimum of 1 year of prior healthcare experience in relevant settings.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The contract duration is from October 19, 2026, to February 22, 2027.
Additional Information: Candidates must be comfortable working across multiple locations, including the possibility of floating to other units and facilities. The role includes working various holidays, with a requirement to work at least two of the three designated holiday shifts.
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 #1330747. 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 / Progressive 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Diego, CA
Skills
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