Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Redding, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location
This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a stepdown unit from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The RN will monitor and care for patients with complex health needs, including trauma, post-surgical, and critical care patients, requiring advanced telemetry and medication management skills.
Job Details
- Position Description:
The PCU is a stepdown unit with 14 beds designated for close monitoring of ICU patients. The RN will care for patients with diagnoses such as trauma, severe post-surgical recovery, sepsis, and neurological conditions, including TBI. Experience in ICU stepdown or PCU units with telemetry training is required. - Required Qualifications:
Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting; valid RN license; minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience; and the ability to work the 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week. - Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with high-risk medications such as titrating pressors, precedex, and ventilated patient care. Strong understanding of HCAHPS and core measures, with a patient-focused approach. - Schedule:
12-hour night shifts starting at 6:45 PM, three shifts per week, with a schedule planned 2-3 weeks in advance, and self-scheduling when possible. - Additional Information:
First to float to Telemetry or MedSurg units; work includes managing drips such as Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and levophed; supports a busy, fast-paced environment with high patient turnover. The team emphasizes patient experience, effective teamwork, and a patient-centered approach.
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 #1330287. 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