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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Night Shift in Mission Hills, California

Join a high-acuity PCU nursing team in Mission Hills, CA, and provide exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients in this 13-week California travel nursing contract. Enjoy consistent night shifts, a focused 1:3 patient ratio, and a collaborative acute-care environment. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

Located in the San Fernando Valley, Mission Hills offers convenient access to Los Angeles-area dining, entertainment, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation while providing a comfortable community setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse seeking a Los Angeles-area travel nursing job.

Travel RN Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Mission Hills, California, in the Los Angeles area
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour nights
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Unit: 34-bed Progressive Care Unit
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Charting: Epic
• Floating: Within the nurse’s demonstrated skill set, as assigned

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in California; a compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 1 year of ICU or high-acuity Progressive Care Unit nursing experience required
• Strong experience caring for patients requiring progressive or intensive monitoring
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Current Los Angeles City Fire Card
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway management, and ventilated patient care
• Experience with chest tubes, tracheostomy care, PICC lines, central lines, blood products, feeding tubes, wound care, and IV therapy
• Ability to manage patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, myocardial infarction, stroke, congestive heart failure, COVID-19, trauma, and post-open-heart conditions
• Willingness to work required weekends and applicable holidays

Travel PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a 34-bed PCU
• Monitor patients using telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or clinical condition
• Care for patients requiring high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator support, chest tubes, and other advanced interventions
• Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, insulin protocols, and non-titrated cardiac or vasoactive infusions according to clinical standards
• Perform focused assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Provide post-procedure and post-operative care, including care related to EGD, intubation, and extubation
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Respond promptly to patient deterioration and participate in rapid response or code team activities when needed
• Float within the nurse’s demonstrated competency and support nearby affiliated units when assigned

Apply now for this California travel nursing opportunity and join the PCU healthcare team in Mission Hills near Los Angeles.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.