American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mission Hills, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring ICU experience, 1:3 patient ratios, and an active CA RN license.
Details
- Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of an acute care, Magnet-designated hospital
- Patient ratios of 1:3
- Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM)
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required within skillset, including to sister facilities within the same state
- No on-call responsibilities
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active CA RN license (Compact license must be in hand at time of submission)
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and LA City Fire Card
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience required
- ICU experience required for consideration in this PCU role
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and telemetry (on-unit and remote)
- Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, and tracheostomy care
- Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, and PICC line management
- Knowledge of CVA and traumatic brain injury care
- Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
- Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
Additional Information
- Provide care for medically complex patients requiring step-down level monitoring and interventions
- Scrub color is unrestricted; lab and OR scrubs provided
- Free parking available on-site
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- RTO requests must be submitted upfront; minimal flexibility for additional time off once on contract
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius, at a lower bill rate
- Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
- Candidates must disclose any prior work history with Providence facilities, including dates and locations
American Traveler Job ID #P-780717. 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.