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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 26 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing position on the night shift. The role supports adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting, with responsibilities including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, central line care, and non-invasive airway management. The assignment is scheduled for 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of relevant experience Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Compact state license in hand at submission Required charting system experience, including Epic Additional Information: Patient ratios are 1:4 on the progressive care unit and 1:5 on medical-surgical assignments. Patient population includes adults and geriatric patients. Required clinical capabilities include cardiac telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, cardiac drip management without titration, blood product administration, heparin protocols, central and peripherally inserted central catheter care, feeding tube management, isolation precautions, oxygen administration, and starting and maintaining intravenous access.

Experience with BiPAP and CPAP management, non-invasive airway management, post-cardiac angiogram care, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, pre- and post-cardiac surgery care, procedural sedation monitoring, and stepdown or intensive care unit settings is relevant. Orientation includes 40 hours. Current work experience in the assigned discipline within the last 6 months is required.

Commitment to working 3 of 5 designated holidays is 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 1342630. 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