PCU Travel Nurse Job in Redding, CA | Days (3x12)
Mercy Medical Center
Redding, CA
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Redding, CA
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$2,401
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/03
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Redding, California, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Mercy Medical Center. This role pays $2,401 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Mercy Medical Center
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Location: Redding, CA 96001 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 California and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Redding, 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 Redding, CA
Healthcare for California's far north grounds at Redding, CA, a sun-soaked city at the top of the Sacramento Valley whose hospital draw reaches across mountain counties in every direction. Travel demand here runs through emergency, intensive care, and cardiac assignments. Summer heat is serious; mornings work best from June through September. The Sundial Bridge arcs over the Sacramento River as the signature landmark, anchoring miles of river trail that carry the post-work load through three hundred sunny days a year. Housing prices sit far below the coastal metros, and commutes stay short across the city's spread. Lassen Volcanic National Park, Shasta Lake's houseboat country, and Mount Shasta's cone all sit within ninety minutes.
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 · Redding, CA · $2,401 /wk