Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,415 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Castro Valley, CA
$2,415/wk
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- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Castro Valley, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Neuro Stepdown Nurse for a unit specializing in stroke and neuro-related diagnoses. The role involves providing care to adult and geriatric patients on a 30-bed step-down unit with a patient ratio of 3:1 for step-down and 4:1 for telemetry. The position is scheduled for daytime shifts, starting on 09/21/2026 and ending on 12/21/2026. The healthcare provider requires candidates to be comfortable working across a variety of acute neurological conditions with relevant certifications.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, and at least 2 years of experience in a Stepdown or Telemetry unit.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a telemetry or neuro step-down setting, previous charge nurse experience, and travel experience preferred.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
- Skills: Managing neuro patients, IV management, wound care, use of monitoring equipment, and infection control protocols.
- Additional Information: The unit provides interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, and rapid response teams. Candidates should be familiar with neuro-specific procedures, patient management, and monitoring. Onboarding includes completing labs within 3-5 days of contract signing, with full compliance documentation due 10 days prior to start.
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 #1303953. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Step Down 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