Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,415 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Redding, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location
This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a stepdown unit from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The RN will monitor and care for patients with complex health needs, including trauma, post-surgical, and critical care patients, requiring advanced telemetry and medication management skills.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  The PCU is a stepdown unit with 14 beds designated for close monitoring of ICU patients. The RN will care for patients with diagnoses such as trauma, severe post-surgical recovery, sepsis, and neurological conditions, including TBI. Experience in ICU stepdown or PCU units with telemetry training is required.
• Required Qualifications:
  Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting; valid RN license; minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience; and the ability to work the 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  Experience with high-risk medications such as titrating pressors, precedex, and ventilated patient care. Strong understanding of HCAHPS and core measures, with a patient-focused approach.
• Schedule:
  12-hour night shifts starting at 6:45 PM, three shifts per week, with a schedule planned 2-3 weeks in advance, and self-scheduling when possible.
• Additional Information:
  First to float to Telemetry or MedSurg units; work includes managing drips such as Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and levophed; supports a busy, fast-paced environment with high patient turnover. The team emphasizes patient experience, effective teamwork, and a patient-centered approach.

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 #1330287. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus