American Traveler 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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 5
Description
American Traveler is seeking a PCU Float RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring CA RN license, 2+ years of PCU experience, and the flexibility to float across multiple hospital locations.
Details
- Float pool position covering PCU/IMU units across four hospital locations (La Jolla, Hillcrest, La Mesa campuses)
- Patient population includes general medicine, surgical, neuro, onc, cardiac, and ortho cases
- Patient ratios: IMU 1:3, Telemetry 1:4, Med-Surg 1:5
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:30
- May float to EDIP (ED inpatient overflow) and to Med-Surg units based on census
- 4-week schedule provided two weeks in advance with no self-scheduling; RN notified by phone 2 hours before shift regarding facility assignment
- Uses EPIC and Pyxis documentation systems
- Must work 2 of the following 3 holiday periods: Christmas Eve/Day, Thanksgiving Day/after, New Year's Eve/Day
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
- 2+ years of PCU experience required
- Minimum one year of acute care experience required
- Specialty experience must include at least one year full-time equivalent within the past two years
- Current ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
- CPI Blue Card (Crisis Prevention Institute) required in-hand for all Float RNs
- IV start, telemetry, phlebotomy, and A-line experience required
- EPIC EMR experience required and must be reflected in work history
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Two supervisory/manager references required, including at least one from the relevant unit within the last year
Additional Information
- Primarily assigned to PCU float unit but may be moved to a new cardiology/neuro-focused unit at the East Campus location if activated during the contract
- Candidates must be willing to work across four different hospital locations during the contract
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
- Previous UCSD employees must be gone a minimum of one year to return as a traveler and require UCSD approval prior to assignment
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
- RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted in the first 21 days of the assignment
- Up to 8 hours of non-billable training modules completed during orientation and annually
American Traveler Job ID #P-784087. 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.