PCU Travel Nurse Job in Chula Vista, CA | Nights (3x12)

Sharp - Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, CA
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Chula Vista, CA
Weekly Pay
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$2,941
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
4 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Chula Vista, California, with Advantis Medical is a 4-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Sharp - Chula Vista Medical Center . This role pays $2,941 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this PCU travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PCU travel nurse job in Chula Vista, CA, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Sharp - Chula Vista Medical Center
  • Location: Chula Vista, CA 91911
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 4 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)

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 California and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Chula Vista, CA

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.

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 California

Single-state license required. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you'll need a state-specific license. Our licensing team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the California Licensing Center →

Explore Chula Vista, CA

California’s hospital communities range from major academic medical districts to regional centers serving the Central Valley. Los Angeles and San Francisco combine teaching hospitals with community hospitals; inland, Fresno provides care for a broad agricultural region. A travel nurse’s everyday surroundings can change considerably between these areas. Los Angeles spreads across distinct neighborhoods with food and music from around the world. San Francisco fits its waterfront streets and commercial districts onto a compact peninsula, where a ferry ride makes the bay part of an afternoon out. Fresno offers another kind of city life: its Tower District has live music and film screenings in a historic theater, with the valley’s farming towns beyond the city.

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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