PCU Float RN
La Jolla, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$46-50/hourOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
PCU Float
Role: Registered Nurse (RN) Location: San Diego, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start: ASAP
Shift and Schedule
- Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 to 07:30)
- Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
- Holidays: Must work 2 of 3: Christmas Day and Eve, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, New Year's Eve and Day
- Schedule: A 4-week schedule is sent to the RN two weeks ahead. No blocked or self-scheduling.
- Daily assignment: The RN receives a phone call 2 hours before each shift stating which facility they will work that shift.
Assignment and Float Scope
- Primarily assigned to the normal PCU float unit.
- Must be willing to work at 4 locations during the contract.
- Floats to all PCU units and down to Medical-Surgical (MS) if census permits.
- May float to the emergency department inpatient overflow area (ER).
- PCU float covers general medicine, surgical, neuro, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedic patients.
- Unit ratios: Intermediate Medical Unit (IMU) 1:3, Tele 1:4, MS 1:5.
- A new unit may become active at one campus location requiring cardiology and neuro skills. If it opens during the contract, the RN will be moved there primarily.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in California
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience: 2 years, with PCU experience within the last year
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association, National Health Care Provider Solutions, Military Training Network, or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association, National Health Care Provider Solutions, Military Training Network, or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- IV insertion skills
- Experience with the care and management of invasive lines, including arterial lines (A-line)
- Phlebotomy experience
- Telemetry experience
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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La Jolla, CA
About
San Diego is a sun-and-surf lover’s paradise. With more than 70 miles of beautiful beaches, an average of 263 sunny days per year and a climate that ranges from Mediterranean to subtropical, San Diego is one of the most popular destinations in the United States. It’s home to several popular theme parks, like SeaWorld, LEGOLAND California, the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Decommissioned in 1992, the USS Midway aircraft carrier is now a floating museum permanently docked downtown, allowing visitors to experience firsthand what life was like aboard a United States Navy carrier. The Gaslamp Quarter is a 16½-block historic district in downtown San Diego, offering an array of dining, shopping and nightlife. The area also hosts special events throughout the year, including Mardi Gras, Street Scene Music Festival and Taste of Gaslamp.
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