How much do staff PCU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, August 17th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Progressive Care Nurse is $37 per hour, but can pay up to $64 per hour.

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Q: What certifications are commonly held by PCU nurses?

PCU nurses may hold Basic Life Support ( BLS ) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), among others.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Asheville, NC

$46+/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Heart Hospital of Austin
Cedar Park, TX

$45+/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Medical City Dallas
Fort Worth, TX

$38-60/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float

Medical City Dallas
Fort Worth, TX

$38-60/hour

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View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU Stepdown

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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU Stepdown

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$36-58/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

West Florida - Bradenton
West Bradenton, FL
3x12 hrs

$49-58/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Hudson, FL
3x12 hrs

$49-58/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown

Mission Hospital
Morganton, NC

$38-58/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown

Mission Hospital
Hickory, NC

$38-58/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Mission Hospital
Morganton, NC

$38-58/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Transylvania Regional Hospital
Brevard, NC

$38-58/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Mission Hospital
Waynesville, NC

$38-58/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

Reston Hospital Center
Reston, VA

$38-56/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

UW Health
Madison, WI

$37-56/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Doctors Hospital of Augusta
Augusta, GA

$39-55/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Sky Ridge Medical Center
Lone Tree, CO

$37-54/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

Sky Ridge Medical Center
Lone Tree, CO

$37-54/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown

Doctors Hospital of Augusta
Augusta, GA

$45-53/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Mission Hospital
Hickory, NC

$38-52/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Houston Northwest Medical Center
Houston, TX

$43-50/hour

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PCU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average PCU Nurse Salary

$46.52/hour

The average salary for a PCU Nurse is $46.52 per hour. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $48.32.

Last updated on August 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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PCU Nurse Jobs FAQs

What hospitals currently have the most PCU Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most PCU Nurse jobs are Medical City Dallas Hospital (73 jobs), Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus (38 jobs), and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital (27 jobs).

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, August 17th 2026, Vivian has 4 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average and up to $77 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, August 17th 2026, Vivian has 581 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $78 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, August 17th 2026, Vivian has 14,315 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,167 per hour on average, and up to $4,280 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a PCU Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's PCU Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What certifications are commonly held by PCU nurses?

PCU nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), among others.

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