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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit position on the night shift providing care for adult and geriatric patients requiring progressive monitoring and treatment. The role supports patients with cardiac, respiratory, and post-procedural needs in a collaborative clinical environment.
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), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; experience with Epic charting; compact license in hand at submission.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU), stepdown, intensive care, or medical-surgical setting; experience managing cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmias, non-invasive airways, cardiac drips without titration, central and peripherally inserted central catheter lines, feeding tubes, blood products, heparin protocols, and post-cardiac procedures.
- Additional Information: Patient ratios are 1:4 in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and 1:5 in medical-surgical areas. Patient populations include adults and geriatric patients. The role includes collaboration with physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, lift teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and unit secretarial support. Orientation includes 40 hours.
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 #1342631. 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