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Progressive Care Unit Per Diem Nursing Jobs California for RNs

Top PCU Travel Nurse Jobs in California for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PCU travel nurse jobs in California. We currently offer 12 of the best available PCU nurse travel jobs in the state. California PCU travel jobs are currently available in cities like San Diego, Panorama City, San Jose, Thousand Oaks and Riverside. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare California PCU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Currently, you can find PCU jobs in California with a salary range between $36 to $64 per hour. The city with the highest paying PCU job in California currently is Palm Springs with a position for a Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN) at $39 per hour.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find PCU travel nursing work in. UCI – Los Alamitos Medical Center in Los Alamitos, Los Robles Hospital Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, Regional Medical Center of San Jose in San Jose, Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs and UCLA West Valley Hospital in West Hills all have PCU departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for PCU travel jobs in California. The earliest start date in California is May 20, 2025 for a Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN) role at $64 per hour. The latest start date for an job in California is May 20, 2025 for a Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN) role at $39 per hour. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Progressive Care Unit travel nurse job in California.

California is a popular place to work for PCU travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in California with Per Diem Progressive Care Unit Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 12 Progressive Care Unit jobs in California and 83 Progressive Care Unit jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Progressive Care Unit RN Jobs in Los Alamitos, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Progressive Care Unit positions available in Los Alamitos.
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Los Alamitos, California – 90720
  • 12 D,
  • May 20, 2025
$36 to $39
Hourly Pay*
PCU RN’s closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN’S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN’s work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Los Alamitos, California – 90720
  • 12 D,
  • May 20, 2025
$36 to $39
Hourly Pay*
PCU RN's closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN’S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN’s work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Los Alamitos, California – 90720
  • 12 N,
  • May 20, 2025
$36 to $39
Hourly Pay*
PCU RN's closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN’S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN’s work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Highest Paying Progressive Care Unit RN Jobs in Palm Springs, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Progressive Care Unit positions available in Palm Springs.
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Palm Springs, California – 92262
  • 12 D,
  • May 20, 2025
$36 to $39
Hourly Pay*
CVICU RN's provide highly specialized care to patients who suffer from a serious injury or illness. CVICU RN's need to keep watch over people whose condition may undergo rapid changes as well as care for those who are often too ill to care for themselves in even the most basic capacity. CVICU specializes in Cardiac. Typically, these units get open hearts that have swans in place. CVCU RN's work in the ICU unit of a hospital, sometimes called Critical Care. CVICU RN’s may be asked to float to PCU or TeleEducation/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and CRRT are often required
*Flexible and willing to float, Experience with  Cerner and Optilink
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Palm Springs, California – 92262
  • 12 N,
  • May 20, 2025
$36 to $39
Hourly Pay*
PCU RN's closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN’S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN’s work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Flexible and willing to float, Experience with  Cerner and Optilink
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Highest Paying Progressive Care Unit RN Jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Progressive Care Unit positions available in Thousand Oaks.
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Thousand Oaks, California – 91360
  • 12 N,
  • May 20, 2025
$48 to $52
Hourly Pay*
PCU RN’s closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN’S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN’s work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Thousand Oaks, California – 91360
  • 12 D,
  • May 20, 2025
$48 to $51
Hourly Pay*
PCU RN’s closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN’S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN’s work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Statistics on PCU Jobs in California

Review helpful statistics about PCU traveling nurse jobs in California. The data is based on the last three complete months of PCU job postings in the state of California. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Progressive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in California for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Per Diem Progressive Care Unit Jobs in California

How much does an Progressive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in California?

A PCU nurse in California can make an average of $59 per hour.

How much does a night shift PCU travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in California can make an average of $52 per hour based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift PCU travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Progressive Care Unit nurse in California can make an average of $50 per hour based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Progressive Care Unit jobs are available in California?

There are currently 12 Progressive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in California. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Progressive Care Unit staff in California?

  • UCI – Los Alamitos Medical Center in Los Alamitos
  • Clovis Community Medical Center in Clovis
  • Los Robles Hospital Medical Center in Thousand Oaks
  • Regional Medical Center of San Jose in San Jose
  • Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs

What types of shifts are most common for PCU travel nursing jobs in California?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common shifts in California cities.

Locating PCU Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Los Alamitos, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Jose, and Thousand Oaks have per diem PCU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like UCI – Los Alamitos Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Los Robles Hospital Medical Center, Regional Medical Center of San Jose and Desert Regional Medical Center, all with nurse specialties and Progressive Care Unit staff.

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Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Per Diem Progressive Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered per diem jobs for Progressive Care Unit professionals.
Stanford Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 17 wks, 18 wks, 21 wks, 25 wks, 26 wks, 27 wks, and 28 wks
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplantation Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Dialysis, Director of Nursing Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, IV Therapy, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Occupational Health Physician Assistant, Oncology RN, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Oncology, Outpatient Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
500 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Adventist Health Glendale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, 24 wks, 26 wks, and 52 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Postpartum, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Square (91205), North Glendale (91202), Sepulveda (91201), Sparr Heights (91208), Verdugo City (91046)
El Camino Hospital Mountain View
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Infection Control, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
2500 GRANT RD.
Mountain View, CA 94040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Waverly Park (94024), Cuesta Park (94035), Blossom Valley (94040), Cuernavaca (94088), Sylvan Park (94041)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Infection Control, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation RN, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
Address
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
11 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 15 wks, and 18 wks
Departments
Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
4867 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Hollywood (90028), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026)
Adventist Health Sonora
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Postpartum, and Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Address
1000 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
Nearby Neighborhoods
Sonora Knolls (95370)
Enloe Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, First Assist Registered Nurse, First Assist Surgical Technology Nursing, Intensive Care Unit RN, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre/Post Operative, and Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Address
1531 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, and 15 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
Address
11234 Anderson St, Room 1140
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Tenet – Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 9 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Infection Control, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and Sterile Processing Tech
Address
1010 MURRAY AVE.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Sharp Healthcare
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, and Sterile Processing Tech
Address
7901 Frost Street
San Diego, CA 92123
Nearby Neighborhoods
Serra Mesa (92123), Linda Vista (92111), Clairemont (92111), Normal Heights (92116), Bayside Village (92110)

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