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: 26 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: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring CA RN licensure, Epic experience, and stepdown or ICU background.
Details
- Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) of a hospital setting
- Patient population includes cardiac telemetry and medical-surgical telemetry cases
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (6:00 PM-6:30 AM)
- Epic EMR experience required
- Floating required between sister facilities within the state
Requirements
- Active CA RN license (Compact license must be in hand at time of submission)
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience required
- Stepdown or ICU experience required
- Epic EMR experience required (hard requirement)
- Skills in BiPAP/CPAP management, non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and central or PICC line management preferred
- Experience with cardiac drip management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and procedural sedation monitoring
- Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and pre/post cardiac surgery care preferred
- Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years, in a comparable specialty/setting
- Must provide full SSN and DOB for compliance purposes
Additional Information
- Provide telemetry monitoring and emergency response for cardiac dysrhythmias
- Administer medications including heparin protocols and manage cardiac drips without titration
- Perform isolation precautions and PPE protocols as needed
- Manage feeding tubes and gastrointestinal care as required
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be accommodated
- Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
- Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate
- Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they live more than 50 miles from the facility
- Facility does not accept candidates with Nursys or background check hits
- Candidates must disclose any prior work history with Providence facilities, including dates and location
American Traveler Job ID #P-780536. 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.