American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 18 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 18 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PCU Float position requiring an active CA RN license, ACLS, NIHSS, and prior PCU experience across multiple hospital locations.
Details
- Float pool position covering multiple hospital locations
- Care for general medicine, surgical, neuro, onc, cardiac, and ortho patients within PCU/IMU units
- Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
- Patient ratios: IMU 1:3, Tele 1:4, MS 1:5
- Floating required across all PCU units and to Med-Surg if census permits
- May also float to EDIP (emergency department inpatient overflow)
- Schedule provided 4 weeks in advance with facility assignment confirmed via phone call 2 hours before shift start
- No blocked or self-scheduling available
- Uses Epic and Pyxis documentation systems
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
- Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
- IV start, telemetry, phlebotomy, and A-line experience required
- Two manager references required, including at least one supervisory/director/manager reference from the relevant unit within the past year
Additional Information
- Provide nursing care across multiple PCU/IMU float locations including La Jolla, Hillcrest, and La Mesa campuses
- May be assigned to a new cardiology/neuro-focused unit at the East Campus location if it becomes active during the contract
- Must work 2 of the following 3 holiday periods: Christmas Eve/Day, Thanksgiving Day/following day, and New Year's Eve/Day
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
- Previous UCSD employees must disclose this at time of consideration and receive UCSD approval prior to assignment
- Candidates must have been separated from UCSD for at least 1 year to return as a traveler
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- 7 days of RTO permitted, with no RTO allowed during the first 21 days of the assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-761952. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.