Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,446 per week

AMN Healthcare; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is looking for a travel nurse RN in Progressive Care Unit for a 13-week assignment in Palo Alto, California. The ideal candidate should be a registered nurse with PCU experience and certifications in ACLS and BLS. Enjoy competitive pay rates, free housing, and excellent benefits. The role requires strong qualifications in patient care and is based on 36 hours per week with variability in shifts. Apply today to join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license in California.
• Should have no more than 30 days of gap in work history.
• One reference in the last 12 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal patient care in a progressive care unit.
• Join a team of health care professionals focused on patient care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

ACLS-AHA Certification

BLS-AHA Certification

Current PCU Skills Checklist

Experience from level I trauma center

Education

Licenses: RN-CA

Job description

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in PALO ALTO, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN). Start Date: 3/15/2026. Available Shifts: 12 D/N. Pay Rate: $1403.00 - $1489.00.

This outstanding Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, PCU
• Licenses: RN-CA
• Certifications: ACLS-AHA; BLS-AHA
• Work History: Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history
• References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months
• Experience from level I trauma center or large teaching facility
• Current PCU Skills Checklist and Reference
• 60 Mile Radius RuleRTO Upon Submission

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Travel Experience

Facility Location

Known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and the home of Stanford University, Palo Alto’s eclectic mix of tradition and innovation makes this California town a great place to live and work. Located just 35 miles south of San Francisco, this college town boasts a charming tree‑lined downtown, an abundance of beautiful parks, a medley of cultural offerings and excellent travel nursing assignments.

Job Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3454298. 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: Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN).

AMN Healthcare is a leader in nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long‑term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We’re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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