Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Job Description \n First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Redding, California. Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit \n Discipline: RN \n Start Date: 09/28/2026 \n Duration: 13 weeks \n 36 hours per week \n Shift: 12 hours, days \n Employment Type: Travel \n \n \n HOLIDAY RTO WILL BE CONSIDERED, HOWEVER IT MAY NOT BE GUARANTEED \n -The PCU is a stepdown unit from the ICU. It will be a 3:1 nurse patient ration for closer monitoring of the ICU patients that don’t quite meet the tele level of care. \n -RN’s should have experience in a ICU stepdown or PCU unit. Training is telemetry. Training in high risk medications \n Unit PCU/Step-down (critical care stepdown) \n Beds 14 beds/7 rooms \n Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:3 \n Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS \n Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Stepdown patients from ICU, TBI/trauma patients, major surgery, CEA, sepsis \n Experience or 'Must have' skills: Arterial and CVP pressure lines; titrating pressors; precedex; trach & stable vented patients \n Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes \n Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, levophed \n Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: 1 aid most of the time for all 14 beds \n Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 12Hr shifts starting at 645am/pm. 3 shifts/week. Schedules made out about 2-3 weeks in advance initially and then try to schedule them out 9 weeks in advance. Self-scheduling for the most part. \n Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week schedule,Days - Sat/Sun, Nightsw - Fri/Sat \n Holiday Requirements: Work into perm staff rotation \n Is there call or a standby requirement? No \n Floating Requirements: First to float, float to Tele or MedSurg \n Scrub Color/Dress code: Navy blue \n Unit/Department specific orientation: 1 shift on unit \n Additional Notes: Must have 2-3 years of experience in specialty - open to first time travelers. It is a very busy unit with a lot of quick turnovers. They stress the patient experience on the unit and they want someone who know and understands HCAHPS and core measures. Want someone that will be invested in their mission and values. It is also important the traveler is self-motivated and team oriented. They are very traveler friendly. Very close-knit team with effective teamwork. \n \n Sid About First Connect Health\n \n At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do. \n By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry. \n But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because: \n \n ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey. \n ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals. \n ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences. \n ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step. \n \n When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare. \n Benefits\n \n Sick pay \n 401k retirement plan \n Weekly pay \n Referral bonus \n \n