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Progressive Care Unit Travel 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 6 of the best available PCU nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 3 exclusive, high-paying Progressive Care Unit travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. California PCU travel jobs are currently available in cities like Panorama City, Modesto, Sonora, Fountain Valley and Santa Cruz. 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.

The average wage for an Progressive Care Unit travel nurse in California as of Nov 1, 2024 was $2,575 weekly. Currently, you can find PCU jobs in California with a salary range between $1,742 to $2,786 per week. The city with the highest paying PCU job in California currently is Sonora with a position for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care at $2,277 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find PCU travel nursing work in. Doctors Medical Center of Modesto in Modesto and Adventist Health Sonora in Sonora 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 Dec 30, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $2,718 per week. The latest start date for an job in California is Jan 22, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Progressive Care role at $2,373 per week. 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 including 13 weeks.

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 Travel Progressive Care Unit Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 6 Progressive Care Unit jobs in California and 360 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 Jobs in Sonora, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Progressive Care Unit positions available in Sonora.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Sonora, California – 95370
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,829 to $2,392
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides care for post-critical (step-down) medical or surgical patients who require observation and care at a level less than intensive care patients, but more comprehensive than that required by general acute patients. This unit represents a mix of medical and surgical patients including monitored or ventilator-dependent patients. If your unit is an intermediate-care unit but does not fit this specific description, please contact FP&A to discuss other options. NOTE: This department is only for direct patient care and does not include individuals only monitoring electronic devices from outside the patient room. Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora’s close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Sonora, California – 95370
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,742 to $2,277
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides care for post-critical (step-down) medical or surgical patients who require observation and care at a level less than intensive care patients, but more comprehensive than that required by general acute patients. This unit represents a mix of medical and surgical patients including monitored or ventilator-dependent patients. If your unit is an intermediate-care unit but does not fit this specific description, please contact FP&A to discuss other options. NOTE: This department is only for direct patient care and does not include individuals only monitoring electronic devices from outside the patient room. Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora’s close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Modesto, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Progressive Care Unit positions available in Modesto.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Modesto, California – 95350
  • 12 D,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$2,466 to $2,718
Weekly Pay*
44 beds; 3:1 for 36 beds, 4:1 for 8 Beds Tele Intepretation. Diagnosis/Procedures: cardiac surgery, MI, irregular heart rate, COPD, PNA, renal failure, pacer insertion. CAPD. Titrate drips: Hep, cardiazem, Amiodorone, Dopa, Dobut (no titration)
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Highest Paying Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Progressive Care Unit positions available in Santa Cruz.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Santa Cruz, California – 95065
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,092 to $2,305
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit 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.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Reno, NV

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Progressive Care Unit positions available in Reno.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Reno, Nevada – 89502
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,905 to $2,100
Weekly Pay*
The intermediate care unit comprises of 18 beds and focuses on individuals who are experiencing severe, but usually non-life threatening issues requiring moderately complex assessments, moderately intensive therapies and interventions, and moderate levels of nursing vigilance. These patients encompass all types of general medical disease processes including post ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, sepsis, cardiac, and respiratory. Our goal is the provision of clinical excellence and exceptional customer service in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, patient- centered environment. Our goal is the provision of clinical excellence and exceptional customer service in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, patient- centered environment. Extremely busy and fast paced environment serving a 500-mile radius. Level 2 trauma center, Stroke accreditation, 800 inpatient bed hospital, 80 ER beds. The volume and pace required to work here are that of level 1 trauma center
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Highest Paying Jobs in Fountain Valley, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Progressive Care Unit positions available in Fountain Valley.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Fountain Valley, California – 92708
  • 12 N,
  • January 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,154 to $2,373
Weekly Pay*
30 bed Step Down unit. N:P 1:3-4 for the step down ratios Age Groups of Patients: Adults and Geriatric Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: ARDS, Sepsis, Neurosurgery, Stroke, Cardiac Surgery, Resp Failure, Multi Organ failure, MI, CHF, Diabetes Any special procedure done on the unit? Chest tubes, Central Lines, drains Titrate Vasoactive Drips- Dopamine, Dobutamine, Cardizem, Cardene, Amiodorane Familarity with Pacemakers (Epicardial as well as permanent) as well as expereince with vasoactive meds, Ventilators, chest tubes, Central Lines, drains
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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 Travel 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 $2,389 per week.

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 $2,409 per week 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 $2,353 per week 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 6 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?

  • Nexxrad in Long Beach
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina in West Covina
  • UC Davis Department of Psychiatry in Sacramento
  • Kingsburg Community Health Center in Kingsburg
  • Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster

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

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

What is the most common contract duration for PCU travel jobs in California?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Progressive Care Unit travel job in California is 13.

Locating PCU Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Fountain Valley, Los Angeles, Modesto, Santa Cruz, and Sonora have travel PCU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Nexxrad, AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina, UC Davis Department of Psychiatry, Kingsburg Community Health Center and Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building, all with nurse specialties and Progressive Care Unit staff.

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Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Progressive Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered jobs for Progressive Care Unit professionals.
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 18, 11, 26, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Pediatric Emergency Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Infection Control Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Adventist Health Sonora
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Postpartum Progressive Care Unit
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
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy First Assist First Assist Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit
Address
1531 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Departments
Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Case Manager Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
4867 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Hollywood (90028), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026)
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
1441 Florida Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350
Nearby Neighborhoods
Aurora (95352), Standiford (95350), Riverside (95354), Shackelford (95351), Bret Harte (95351)
St. John’s Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Emergency Room First Assist Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
1600 North Rose Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030
Nearby Neighborhoods
Owl Mobile Manor (93030), Arts Trailer Court (93030), Royal Palms Mobile Home Park (93032), The Colony Mobile Home Park (93033), Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park (93033)
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 11
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Pediatric Postpartum Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit
Address
1010 Murray Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Mercy General Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
19, 16, 13, and 10
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cath Lab Electrophysiology Lab Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Oncology Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
4001 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819
Nearby Neighborhoods
East Sacramento (95819), Elvas (95819), Oak Park (95817), Highland Park (95818), Brighton (95819)
Riverside Community Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Laborist Maternal Newborn Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care – Level III-IV Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE.
Riverside, CA 92501
Nearby Neighborhoods
Riverside Junction (92501), Pachappa (92506), Magnolia Avenue (92502), Bannockburn Village (92507), Canyon Crest Heights (92507)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.