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: 09/08/2026
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 a healthcare organization. This role involves providing individualized, patient-centered nursing care to support patients holistic and self-identified goals. The RN will utilize the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for a diverse patient population, with a focus on high-quality outcomes and collaborative management of complex clinical situations.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM; minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license in California; certifications in CPR and NIH Stroke Scale; ventilator experience (required); ICU step-down experience (required); ICU skill set (required); transplant experience (preferred); at least three years recent RN experience working in RN role; at least two years recent RN experience in a specialty area; BSN or ADN degree required.
Preferred Qualifications: Transplant experience.
Additional Information: The position involves providing age-specific care through the nursing process, supporting patient and family advocacy, and collaborating with healthcare team members to manage complex and high-risk clinical scenarios. Candidates must be capable of working night shifts and possess the necessary certifications and experience outlined above.
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 #1303980. 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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