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: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This travel nursing position supports progressive care, intermediate care, and medical-surgical units across multiple locations. The role requires flexibility to float between units and provide care for general medicine, surgical, neurological, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedic patients.

Job Details Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license at submission; two years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; experience with intravenous starts, telemetry, phlebotomy, and arterial lines; ability to float across multiple progressive care units and to medical-surgical units as needed; current influenza vaccination, with medical exemptions considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for cardiology and neurological patients.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Holiday coverage is required for two of the following three holiday periods: Christmas, Thanksgiving, or New Years. Assignments may include general medicine, surgical, neurological, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedic progressive care units. Patient ratios may include 1:3 in intermediate care, 1:4 in telemetry, and 1:5 in medical-surgical care. The four-week schedule is provided two weeks in advance; blocked scheduling and self-scheduling are not available. Unit placement may be communicated approximately two hours before the shift based on operational needs. The role accepts first-time travelers. Two manager references are required. Modules are completed during orientation and annually.

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 1348762. 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