Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chula Vista, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position available in the healthcare provider organization. This role involves providing safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care to individuals in a specialized clinical setting, utilizing nursing assessments, care planning, and collaborative interventions to promote positive health outcomes.
Job Details
Certifications: CA RN license, CPR, ACLS, NIH required.
Education: At least three years recent RN experience working in an RN role; at least two years recent RN experience in a specialty area; BSN or ADN required.
Location Requirements: Not specified.
Years of Experience: 0.0 years minimum.
Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
Position Description: The registered nurse provides individualized, age-specific care across the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and adjusting care plans, serving as patient and family advocate, coordinating with the healthcare team, documenting responses and education, and participating in patient care conferences. The role may involve float responsibilities to other units or facilities, including PCU or lower care levels.
Additional Information: The position is part of a winter staffing need, starting on October 19, 2026, and ending on January 16, 2027. It involves team collaboration, patient education, and adherence to clinical protocols.
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 #1331316. 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
Chula Vista, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
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Conferencesunmatched
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
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Patient Educationunmatched
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