Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/18/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Specialty: Step Down Unit, Location: San Francisco, California. This position involves providing specialized care in a dedicated step down unit within a healthcare facility. The role requires promoting patient recovery and bridging acute care with less intensive settings, supporting a diverse patient population including neonates, adolescents, infants, pediatrics, and adults.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse (RN) license, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); minimum 2 years of recent experience in pediatric, cardiac, or transitional care, and/or step down units; Valid California RN license in hand.
- Preferred Qualifications: Telemetry experience, arterial lines, central lines, pediatric critical care experience, experience with blood and blood product administration, management of arterial and central lines, high flow nasal cannula, infection control/PPE, interpretation of dysrhythmias, chest tube management, gastric tube management, pediatric early warning scores, post-cardiac procedures, and IV start skills.
- Additional Information: Candidates must be willing and able to float to other units or facilities as needed within a 75+ mile radius. Orientation will include 48 hours, and travel compliance must be maintained per program policies. References from recent employers required; a minimum experience of 2 years is expected. The start date for this assignment is 08/18/2026, with an orientation registration time of 4:00 PM PST on the Monday before the start date.
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 #1283982. 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 / Step Down 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