Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
La Mesa, CA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Days
$3,520/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,470/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,050/week
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
Description
Position: RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Float Pool
Location: San Diego, California
Start Date: November 7, 2026
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights (12 Hours)
Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of recent RN experience.
- Minimum 2 years of recent specialty nursing experience.
- BSN or ADN required.
- Experience with patient care, nursing process, individualized assessment, and safe therapeutic care.
- Ability to manage complex, high-risk clinical situations.
Required Certifications & Licensure
- Active California RN License
- CPR Certification
- NIH Certification
Employer
Med Ninjas
At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.
We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.
On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.
Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.
About La Mesa, CA
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in La Mesa, CA here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
- Wages generally match the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high of 80°F and low of 60°F.
- Winter average high of 65°F and low of 45°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
- Consider using online platforms to find options.
- Car friendly city with easy access to major highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries and music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking, and nearby access to professional sports events in San Diego.
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