How much do staff PCU Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, January 6th 2026, the average hourly Progressive Care Nurse salary in California is $51 per hour but can pay up to $58 per hour.

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Asheville, NC
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,638/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Asheville, NC
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,636/week

Days

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 12 days ago

View job details for IMC Telemetry Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

IMC Telemetry Registered Nurse

Springfield, IL
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,502/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 6 days ago

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View job details for PCU/Stepdown Telemetry Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

PCU/Stepdown Telemetry Registered Nurse

Springfield, IL
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,502/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 6 days ago

Verified

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

New York City, NY
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$9,906/week

Days

Nights

5x12

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

New York City, NY
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$9,906/week

Days

Nights

5x12

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

New York City, NY
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$9,906/week

Days

Nights

5x12

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

New York City, NY
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$9,906/week

Days

Nights

5x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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California PCU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average PCU Nurse Salary

$69.18/hour

The average salary for a PCU Nurse in California is $69.18 per hour. This is 44% higher than the US average of $38.48.

Last updated on January 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California PCU Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, January 6th 2026, Vivian has 8 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $62 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 Tuesday, January 6th 2026, Vivian has 56 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,394 per hour on average, and up to $3,049 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.

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