American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring active CA RN license, Epic experience, and PCU/stepdown or ICU experience.
Details
- Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) of a hospital setting
- Cardiac telemetry and MS/Tele patient population requiring continuous cardiac monitoring
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:00-06:30)
- Epic EMR required
- Floating required between sister facilities within the state
- 13-week assignment length
Requirements
- Active CA RN license (Compact license accepted) required in hand at time of consideration
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
- PCU/stepdown or ICU experience required
- Epic EMR experience required (hard requirement)
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
- Experience managing cardiac drips without titration
- Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
- 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
- Must provide response regarding any prior employment history with a Providence facility
Additional Information
- Provide bedside nursing care to cardiac telemetry and PCU patients, including monitoring, medication administration, and emergency response to dysrhythmias
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Must reside within or be willing to accept a 50-mile local radius, with local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
- Former permanent staff may return as a traveler after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
- RTO requests should be submitted upfront, as post-offer schedule changes may not be accommodated
- Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities, and refusal to float may impact assignment continuation
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position due to experience requirements
American Traveler Job ID #P-780537. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.