American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit – Eureka, CA 95501
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Eureka, California
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:00 - 06:30), 91-day assignment. Patient ratio of 1:4. Orientation includes 24 hours of training.
Highlights:
- Progressive Care Unit position in a community healthcare setting serving adult and geriatric populations
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, lift teams, and more
- Epic charting system utilized for documentation
- Potential to float between sister facilities in the area as needed
- Holiday commitment required: must work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Requirements:
- Active California RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; at least 1 year of recent experience required
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Epic charting system experience required
- Must have current work references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Must have worked in the discipline within the last 6 months
- Proficiency in PCU/Stepdown or ICU skills including cardiac telemetry, central line management, blood product administration, BiPAP/CPAP management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV starts and maintenance, and other progressive care competencies
- Clean background check required (no Nursys or background hits accepted)
- Candidates located within 50 miles considered local
Why Join Us?
This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a supportive progressive care environment with excellent interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive patient care resources. All time-off requests and scheduling needs must be submitted upfront during the application process to ensure proper consideration. We provide competitive compensation and professional support throughout your assignment, with the flexibility to return for future opportunities after a 3-month break.
American Consultants Job ID #19077347. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU/IMC/Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00
About American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus