Travel PCU/Oncology Registered Nurse - $2,087 per week

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: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Oncology Float Pool position requiring chemo certification, 2 years of PCU experience, and flexibility to work across multiple hospital campuses.

Details

• Float pool position covering PCU/Oncology units across four hospital campuses (two in La Jolla, one in Hillcrest, one in La Mesa)
• Patient populations include general medicine, surgical, neuro, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedics
• Patient ratios: IMU 1:3, Telemetry 1:4, Med/Surg 1:5
• May float to emergency department inpatient overflow (EDIP)
• Will also float down to Med/Surg units when census permits
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• 4-week schedules are provided two weeks in advance with no blocked or self-scheduling
• RNs receive a call 2 hours before each shift indicating which facility they will work that day
• EMR: Epic and Pyxis (Cerner experience preferred)

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Chemo certification required
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
• At least 1 year of experience in an acute care setting required
• Skills required: IV start, telemetry monitoring, phlebotomy, and arterial line (A-line) management
• Must be comfortable working across all four float pool campus locations
• At least one supervisory or director-level reference from the past year is required for consideration
• A second reference from within the past 2 years (charge nurse, co-worker, or educator acceptable) is also required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Candidates who have previously been employed by this health system must receive facility approval before starting an assignment
• Former employees must have been gone for at least 1 year to be eligible to return as a traveler
• No RTO (time off) requests permitted within the first 2 weeks of the assignment; RTO requests submitted at the start cannot be changed after submission
• A pass/fail EKG exam is required (3 attempts allowed)
• Any RTO requests must be disclosed upfront at time of consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-712934. 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.