Highlights

The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, collaborating with healthcare team members to promote optimal health outcomes. Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in La Mesa, California.

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in La Mesa, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care to individuals in a specialized clinical environment. The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, collaborating with healthcare team members to promote optimal health outcomes.

Job Details

Certifications: California Registered Nurse license, CPR, NIH
Education: At least three years of recent RN experience working in an RN role, with at least two years in a specialty area; BSN or ADN required
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Additional information: The RN will care for a diverse patient population with individualized assessment and intervention needs. The position may require float duties to PCU units, lower levels of care, or other facilities. Responsibilities include healthcare team coordination, documentation, and patient/family advocacy. Clinical skills include nursing process, individualized assessment, planning, interventions, and patient care conferences.

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 #1324660. 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

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