Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in La Mesa, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Night Shift Location: not specified. This role involves providing individualized, holistic patient care in a specialized setting. The RN will perform nursing assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams to promote quality outcomes and patient advocacy.
Job Details
Licensure: CA RN license
Certifications: CPR, NIHSS
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
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Additional Skills: Nursing process, individualized assessment, planning, nursing interventions, patient and family advocacy, adult-learning theory, therapeutic relationship, healthcare team coordination, delegates/assigns care, documentation, patient care conferences
Responsibilities: Provides safe, therapeutic care to a designated group of patients, supports patient and family advocacy, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and manages complex/high-risk clinical situations.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
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 #1324659. 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
La Mesa, CA
Skills
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