American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PCU/Oncology Float Pool position requiring 2 years of PCU experience, Chemo certification, and an active CA RN license.
Details
- Float pool position covering up to four hospital campuses across the San Diego area — travelers must be comfortable rotating between all assigned locations
- Unit covers PCU/IMU float across general medicine, surgical, neuro, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedic patient populations
- Patient ratios: IMU 1:3, Telemetry 1:4, Med/Surg 1:5
- May float down to Med/Surg when census permits, and may also float to the Emergency Department Inpatient Overflow (EDIP)
- Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00)
- 4-week schedules are provided two weeks in advance — no blocked or self-scheduling
- RNs receive a call 2 hours before their shift indicating which facility they will work that day
- EMR: Epic and Pyxis (Cerner experience also preferred)
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
- Chemotherapy (Chemo) certification required
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Experience required: IV starts, telemetry monitoring, phlebotomy, and arterial line (A-line) management
- Must pass a EKG exam (pass/fail, up to 3 attempts)
- At least one supervisory, director, or manager reference from within the past year, from a relevant unit, is required for consideration
- A second professional reference from within the past 2 years (charge nurse, co-worker, or educator) is also required
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are accepted
- Candidates who have previously worked at this health system must be approved before an assignment can begin
- No RTO (time off requests) permitted within the first 2 weeks of the assignment; RTO requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration and cannot be changed once submitted
- Former employees must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
American Traveler Job ID #P-724881. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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