Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,625 per week in Santa Cruz, CA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Santa
Cruz, CA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,625 per week Shift
Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is
working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Santa Cruz,
California, 95065! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN
(Registered Nurse) Specialty: TCU/Stepdown Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience:
Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS,
NIHSS Must-Have: Progressive Care Certified Nurse for Charge Nurse
role Description: Stepdown nurses are required; not Med/Tele. This
unit is a true stepdown unit with telemetry and cardiac
intervention capabilities. There are 20 telemetry beds, 16 cardiac
intervention beds, and 8 overflow telemetry beds, all operating
under the same cost center. The nurse-patient ratio is 1:3 or 1:4
based on acuity. The electronic medical record system is Cerner.
Charge nurses will run the unit without patients. Nurse aides are
provided at a ratio of 1 per every 12 patients and increase to 3
with a full unit. Weekend requirements include every other weekend,
with shifts on Friday/Saturday nights or Saturday/Sunday days.
Holidays are required on a rotating basis every other holiday.
Scrub color is navy. Telemetry is managed with Phillips monitors,
and nurses must read and interpret strips. Monitor technicians are
available. There are no full ventilators on this unit; however,
CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen are utilized. Hospitalists or
intensivists are present 24/7. An IV team is available from 08:00
to 16:00. Respiratory therapy is available 24/7. Pharmacy services
are available 24/7. Shifts include 7a-7p, 3p-3a, and 7p-7a.
Floating is not applicable for full ventilator care. Common
diagnoses include post-catheterization patients, both clean and
interventions, post-TEE, post-cardioversion, ablations, AICD
patients, and occasionally external temporary pacer patients.
Knowledge of chest tubes, tube feedings, and multiple drains is
essential. Nurses must be well-versed in titrating medications
including amiodarone, cardizem, nitroglycerin, pressors, dopamine,
insulin, heparin, and others. Stepdown nurses are specifically
needed, not Med/Tele. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new
facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You
learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your
ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare
contexts. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide,
expanding your professional network. These connections can open
doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong
friendships within the healthcare community. Different facilities
may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health
record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your
proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms.
If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the
opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries.
You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse
landscapes and recreational activities. Travel nursing exposes you
to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and
experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to
mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Requirements
Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist
Specialty Exam 29147602EXPTEMP
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