Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,653 per week in Redding, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Redding, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,653 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/17/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Redding, California, 96001!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years License: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, COVID Vaccine Required Must-Have: - Experience in a stepdown or PCU unit. - Training in telemetry. - Experience with high-risk medications. - Ability to titrate drips. - Experience with arterial and CVP pressure lines. - Experience with trach and stable vented patients. Description: The position is for a stepdown unit that provides care for patients transitioning from the ICU. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 3:1 for closer monitoring of patients who do not meet the tele level of care. Common types of patients include those transferred from the ICU, TBI/trauma patients, major surgery patients, and those with sepsis. Nurses will be required to titrate drips such as Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and levophed. There will be one aid for assistance with the 14 beds on the unit. Shifts are 12 hours long, starting at 6:45 AM or PM, with a schedule made 2-3 weeks in advance and aimed for 9 weeks in advance after that. Self-scheduling is generally allowed. Weekend requirements include working 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule. Holiday requirements will be incorporated into staff rotations. There is no on-call or standby requirement. Floating may be required to Tele or MedSurg units. The unit promotes effective teamwork and stresses the importance of patient experience. Candidates should be self-motivated and team-oriented, open to first-time travelers. The unit prioritizes HCAHPS and core measures, seeking individuals invested in its mission and values. The cancellation policy allows for up to 4 shifts to be canceled per 13-week assignment. Charting is completed using the Cerner system. A BSN is not required for this position.

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
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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