ESTIMATED WEEKLY PAY

updated november 5, 2026
$3,486/wk

Pay breakdown

Weekly gross$3,486/wk

Shift

12h Day

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California
CA

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,486 per week

Jobg8 · San Diego, California

12h Day ShiftTravel
Location
San Diego, California
CA
Start date
Oct 30, 2026
Shift
12h Day
Specialty
Not specified
Profession
Not specified
Job type
Travel
About this assignment

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Shift: Day Shift - 3 12-hour shifts

Location:San Diego, CA

Required Certifications & Licenses:

  • Active California RN License

  • CPR/BLS Certification

  • NIHSS Certification

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide safe, individualized nursing care to PCU patients based on their clinical needs and treatment goals.

  • Perform patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.

  • Monitor patients' conditions, recognize clinical changes, and respond appropriately to complex or high-risk situations.

  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care and recovery.

  • Advocate for patients and families while providing education, emotional support, and clear communication.

  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow patient safety and quality standards.

Required Skills:

  • Progressive Care / PCU nursing experience

  • Cardiac and telemetry monitoring

  • Patient assessment and clinical judgment

  • Medication administration and IV therapy

  • Recognition of patient deterioration

  • Care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration

Med Ninjas Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About 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.

Benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
Agency Overview

Jobg8

A leading healthcare staffing agency connecting talented healthcare professionals with rewarding travel assignments across the United States.

Quick Summary

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    Salary:$3,486/wk
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    Location:San Diego, California, 92101
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    Shift:12h Day
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    Start Date:Oct 30, 2026

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