Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,016 per week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Torrance, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty :

PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Discipline : RN

Duration : 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift : 12 hours

Employment Type : Travel

The Progressive Care Unit RN, as a professional practitioner, assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivering patient care to telemetry / progressive care patients. The Progressive Care Unit RN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. This individual employs critical thinking and performance ability in the coordinator of patient care, consistently performs according to nursing standards, and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

The Progressive Care Unit RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, cardiac stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and in some medical centers, the PCU is also known as a transition or intermedia unit.

Minimum Requirements :

Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices

One year prior professional nursing experience preferred with one year progressive care unit experience preferred

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

PCU / Step-Down RN – Travel Assignment

Location :

Level I Trauma Center

Torrance, CA

Start Date :

ASAP (Onboarding ~3 weeks; LA County clearance required)

Contract Length : 13 Weeks

Shifts Available : Day Shift :

7 : 00 AM – 7 : 00 PM (10 openings)

Night Shift :

7 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 AM (10 openings)

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced

PCU / Step-Down Registered Nurses

for a fast-paced facility in Torrance, CA. Candidates must have a

minimum of 3 years of Step-Down experience

and be comfortable floating to PCU units caring for patients requiring

constant cardiac monitoring

and intervention for life-threatening or emergency situations. Patients may be recovering from surgery or managing complex medical conditions.

Requirements

Licensure : Active RN license

Experience :

Minimum 3 years in Step-Down Unit

Certifications : ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

MAB or CPI

Assignment Details

Start :

ASAP (after LA County clearance)

Duration : 13 weeks

Schedule :

12-hour shifts (Days or Nights)

Pay : $2,768 weekly

$966 taxable income

$1,802 stipends

Local Pay : $56 / hr

Why Torrance, CA?

Enjoy beautiful beaches, scenic coastal drives, and vibrant local attractions during your assignment. Explore

Redondo Beach Pier ,

Del Amo Fashion Center , and nearby

Los Angeles hotspots

for dining, entertainment, and culture.

Apply Today!

Contact : J. Rick Wright

National Recruitment Manager

Amergis Healthcare Staffing

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Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amergis Job ID #1062697. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : RN Progressive Care (PCU)

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.