PCU RN
Redding, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PCU/Stepdown unit position on nights, requiring 2-3 years of critical care stepdown experience and a CA RN license.

Details

• PCU/Stepdown unit providing critical care stepdown monitoring for patients transitioning from the ICU
• 14 beds across 7 rooms with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes TBI/trauma, major surgery, CEA, and sepsis cases
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Nurses titrate drips including Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and levophed
• Manages arterial and CVP pressure lines, as well as trach and stable vented patients
• One nurse aide typically supports all 14 beds
• 12-hour night shifts beginning at 6:45pm, 3 shifts per week
• Self-scheduling with schedules set 2-9 weeks in advance
• Weekend requirement of 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat nights)
• No call or standby requirement
• First to float, with floating to Tele or MedSurg units

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• COVID vaccine required
• 2-3 years of experience in a PCU or ICU stepdown specialty required
• Experience with arterial and CVP pressure lines, titrating pressors, Precedex, and caring for trach and stable vented patients required
• Must be willing to titrate drips
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide stepdown-level critical care nursing to patients transitioning from the ICU
• Fast-paced unit with frequent patient turnover
• Strong emphasis on patient experience, HCAHPS, and core measures
• Close-knit, team-oriented unit valuing self-motivated and collaborative nurses
• Unit/department orientation consists of one shift
• Navy blue scrub dress code
• Holiday coverage expected as part of the rotating staff schedule, though RTO requests will be considered but not guaranteed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year