Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,415 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Redding, CA
$2,415/wk
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- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/03/2026
Job description
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: 11/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in a busy acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized care for stepdown patients from the ICU, including trauma, post-surgical, and critical care cases with high-risk medication management. The position requires experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) who are committed to teamwork and patient-centered care.
Job Details
- Location: Not specified
- Schedule: 12-hour days; shift start times at 6:45 AM or PM; three shifts per week, with schedules made 2-3 weeks in advance and planned up to 9 weeks; includes working four weekends in a 4-week rotation (Saturday/Sunday days or Friday/Saturday nights).
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; 2-3 years of experience in a critical care or stepdown unit; experience with arterial and CVP pressure lines, titrating pressors, and high-risk medications; ability to titrate drips such as Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and levophed; licensure to practice as an RN.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with trauma/TBI patients, complex medication management, and telemetry training.
- Additional Information: First to float, with the potential to float to Telemetry or Medical-Surgical units; orientation includes one unit-specific shift; experienced nurses with a focus on patient safety and quality measures are preferred; the unit values teamwork, initiative, and patient experience.
- Charting System: Cerner
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 #1338602. 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