Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
La Mesa, CA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Days

$3,451/week

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Start Date11/16/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks
Facility Information
Short Term Acute Care524 beds

Pay

47% higher than average Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Nurse pay in California

Estimated total pay

$3,451/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,393/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$2,058/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Medical benefits

Description

Patient-Centered Care: Provide individualized care to patients and their families based on their needs and goals.
Nursing Assessment & Care Planning: Assess patients, develop care plans, implement nursing interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
Patient Safety & Quality: Ensure safe, effective, therapeutic care and promote quality patient outcomes.
Complex Case Management: Collaborate with healthcare professionals and seek additional resources for high-risk or complex clinical situations.
Patient & Family Advocacy: Advocate for patients and families to ensure excellent, satisfactory care.
Direct & Indirect Patient Care: Provide nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on their age, condition, and individual needs.
Use of Nursing Process: Apply the nursing process consistently to deliver safe, age-appropriate, and effective care.

Required Certifications : CA RN license, CPR, NIH

Facility

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

3.3rating(31 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Anonymous

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

5.0rating

Review of Sharp Grossmont Hospital on Jul 29, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
524 beds

ADDRESS5555 Grossmont Center DriveLa Mesa, CA 91942

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Employer

Med Ninjas

About

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.

Response timewithin an hour

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About La Mesa, CA

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in La Mesa, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
Wages generally match the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 80°F and low of 60°F.
Winter average high of 65°F and low of 45°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
Consider using online platforms to find options.

Transportation

Car friendly city with easy access to major highways.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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