PCU Travel Nurse Job in Tucson, AZ | Days (3x12)
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Tucson, AZ
Weekly Pay
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$2,013
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Tucson, Arizona, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Northwest Medical Center. This role pays $2,013 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
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Facility: Northwest Medical Center
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Location: Tucson, AZ 85741 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Cerner
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Arizona and national regulatory bodies.
Facility: Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
Serving northwest Tucson, Northwest Medical Center is a 287-bed hospital within Northwest Healthcare. Its services span 24/7 emergency and Level III trauma care, cardiovascular and medical-surgical intensive care, heart and stroke programs, maternity, surgery, imaging, and rehabilitation.
- 287-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital with cardiovascular and medical-surgical intensive care units Read More
- Arizona Department of Health Services-designated Level III Trauma Center, awarded in December 2025
- ACC-accredited Chest Pain with Primary PCI Center and an Arizona Cardiac Receiving Center
- HFAP-certified Primary Stroke Center supported by CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, and other diagnostic imaging
- Northwest Women's Center provides maternity care, a Level IIE special care nursery, and 24/7 neonatologist coverage
- SRC Center of Excellence in robotic, hernia, colorectal, and minimally invasive surgery
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Tucson, AZ
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
What trauma level is Northwest Medical Center in Tucson?
Northwest Medical Center is an Arizona Department of Health Services-designated Level III Trauma Center. The designation was awarded in December 2025.
What heart and stroke accreditations does Northwest Medical Center hold?
Northwest Medical Center is an ACC-accredited Chest Pain with Primary PCI Center, an Arizona Cardiac Receiving Center, and an HFAP-certified Primary Stroke Center.
What maternity and newborn services are available at Northwest Women's Center?
Northwest Women's Center provides private mother-baby rooms, dedicated obstetrical surgical suites, and a Level IIE special care nursery with 24/7 neonatologist coverage.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Arizona
Compact license accepted. Arizona is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
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Explore Tucson, AZ
Out toward the Sonoran Desert, Tucson, AZ serves southern Arizona from a regional hospital network with a wide rural catchment. Perioperative services and medical-surgical units lean on travel nurses to hold coverage across the metro. Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Tucson Medical Center handle most of that care. Contracts frequently extend into Oro Valley, Marana, and Sahuarita, where clinicians can set up a base with a workable commute. Time away from the floor connects straight to the landscape, and a hike up Sabino Canyon is a common way to recharge after a block of shifts. Summer heat and monsoon storms are the real planning factors, so travelers tend to schedule drives around the weather.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · Tucson, AZ · $2,013 /wk