RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Travel - Night Shift

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a healthcare facility located in a hospital setting. This role involves providing specialized patient care to adult and geriatric patients with a focus on recovery and stabilization. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional capable of managing multiple responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical environment.
Job Details:
Shift Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid state license (compact license must be in hand at submission), at least 1 year of recent experience in a progressive care or similar setting, current certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a Critical Care or Stepdown unit, familiarity with Epic electronic charting system, ventilator management skills, telemetry experience
Float: Float rotation may be required between sister facilities nearby your contracted facility
Additional Information:

Must be flexible to work 3 of the 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) and must request all RTO (requested time off) during submittal, as post-offer RTO requests may not be considered.
Candidates should include responses to whether they have previously worked at a healthcare facility as a permanent employee, travel contractor, or registry/per-diem, including location and dates worked.
Two references covering the past 3 years are required for compliance.
Candidates may be expected to float between nearby facilities; refusal to float may affect employment.
No call-in policy; candidates should not reach out directly unless for an interview scheduled through the recruiter.

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 #1307726. 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