PCU / Stepdown

Stepdown / PCU — Travel RN | San Diego, CA

Nights | 4x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | 13-Week Contract

This travel RN role is set within a stepdown/progressive care unit serving adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac, neurological, and surgical needs. You'll join an interdisciplinary team supported by physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and more.

Clinical Scope

The unit manages a broad range of diagnoses and procedures, including:

• Cerebrovascular accidents, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders, and post-neurosurgery care
• Cardiac telemetry, pre/post cardiac cath and surgery, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration
• Central line, PICC, and peripheral line management; pacemaker monitoring; sheath removal
• Tracheostomy care, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Wound care, wound vac, epidural analgesia, PCA, and peripheral nerve block catheters
• Renal failure, hemodialysis management, spinal cord injury, and ortho trauma

Schedule & Float

• 4x12-hour night shifts per week
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle; at least one holiday shift required
• Float may be required to med/surg, telemetry, observation, or ED hold units across multiple campuses within the health system

Required Certifications

AHA BLS | AHA ACLS | NIHSS

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of concurrent stepdown/PCU experience
• Travel nursing experience required
• California RN license in hand at time of submittal (Temp or Perm)
• Electronic health record proficiency within the last 6 months of work history
• No candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility; candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and ineligible
• Maximum 7 days RTO; no new RTO requests after submittal
• One supervisory reference required

Start Date: November 30, 2026