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

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU to work in Torrance, California, for a 13-week assignment with 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts.

Start ASAP with onboarding ~3 weeks and LA County clearance. The role requires an active RN license, CPR, and PCU experience, with competitive weekly pay and stipends. This travel opportunity is ideal for nurses seeking variety and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients in PCU.
• Make clinical judgments with supervision and coordinate patient care.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and maintain nursing standards.

Skills

RN license

Telemetry monitoring

CPR certification

Job description

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
• 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.

• 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
• 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)

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.

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

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

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.