Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
La Mesa, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,125/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care Unit: Provides safe, individualized, and therapeutic care to patients and families while advancing holistic care goals. The role applies the nursing process, promotes quality outcomes, manages complex or high-risk clinical situations, and advocates for patients and families.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license; CPR and NIH certifications; BSN or ADN required; at least three years of recent experience working in a Registered Nurse (RN) role, including at least two years of recent experience in a specialty area.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include individualized assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe and therapeutic patient care; quality-outcome promotion; collaboration and resource coordination for complex, new, unusual, or high-risk clinical situations; and patient and family advocacy. Care is provided according to the nursing process and is individualized and age-specific.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
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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