Travel Nurse RN - Neuro PCU - $2,639 per week in Castro Valley, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro PCU
Location: Castro Valley, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,639 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Neuro PCU RN in Castro Valley, California, 94546!

Job Title: Neuro Stepdown Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Stepdown Neuro Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Stepdown or Tele Unit. Travel experience is preferred. License: Current Registered Nurse License. Certifications: BLS ACLS NIHSS Must-Have: Comfortable with patient ratios between 1:3-5. Experience in charting systems, specifically Epic. Previous charge experience is preferred. Experience with adult and geriatric patient age groups. Description: We are seeking a Neuro Stepdown Nurse. This unit specializes in stroke and other neuro-related diagnoses. The nurse will manage patients requiring stepdown care, with ratios of 3:1 and telemetry patients at 4:1. Interdisciplinary support is available, including IV teams, physical therapy, and respiratory services. Skills required include managing central lines, tracheostomies, and administering blood products. The candidate must be familiar with care protocols for seizures, renal failure, and substance withdrawal. Additional responsibilities include pre/post neurosurgery care and managing high flow nasal cannula. The unit consists of 30 beds, with a daily census of approximately 29 patients. Weekend work is required every other weekend. The position may involve on-call duties as needed.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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