Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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

• 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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location unspecified. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care on a stepdown unit from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with a focus on close monitoring of patients such as TBI/trauma, post-surgical, and septic patients. The position requires a nurse with experience in critical care, telemetry training, and high-risk medication management.

• Position
  
  Description:
  
  The PCU is a 14-bed stepdown unit designed for patients who require closer observation than general care but do not meet the criteria for intensive care. The RN will manage patients with Arterial and Central Venous Pressure (CVP) pressure lines, titrate pressors, and care for trach and ventilated patients.

• Required Qualifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; BSN preferred but not required; 2-3 years of relevant experience in ICU stepdown or PCU; licensure to submit; experience with high-risk medications and critical care procedures; ability to manage titrated drips such as Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and levophed; certified in COVID vaccination as required; minimum of 3 years of experience in specialty.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour day shifts beginning at 6:45 AM or PM, three shifts per week. Schedules are generally developed 2-3 weeks in advance, with efforts to plan up to 9 weeks ahead. The role includes working four weekend shifts within a four-week schedule, typically on Saturday and Sunday for days or Friday and Saturday for nights.

• Additional Information:
  The unit emphasizes patient experience and core measures such as HCAHPS. Teamwork and self-motivation are highly valued. The facility is very traveler-friendly, with a close-knit team environment. First-time travelers with requisite experience are considered. The unit is fast-paced with quick patient turnovers, and effective teamwork is essential.

• 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 . 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus