PCU / Stepdown

PCU / Step-Down RN — Night Shift | Redding, CA | 13-Week Contract

This Progressive Care / Step-Down unit bridges the gap between the ICU and telemetry, providing close-monitored care for patients who require more intervention than a standard tele floor but have stabilized beyond full ICU-level care.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Three shifts per week; 36 guaranteed hours
• Every other weekend required (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
• Self-scheduling available; schedules published 9 weeks in advance when possible
• Holiday shifts rotate with permanent staff

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• ICU step-down, TBI/trauma, post-major surgery, carotid endarterectomy (CEA), and sepsis patients
• Titrating vasoactive and sedation drips (Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, norepinephrine)
• Arterial line and CVP pressure line management
• Care of trach and stable ventilated patients

Requirements

• 2–3 years of ICU step-down or PCU experience strongly preferred; first-time travelers considered
• Active RN license (must submit prior to placement)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• COVID vaccination required
• Scrub color: navy blue

Floating

First to float to Telemetry or Med-Surg as census requires.

Unit Culture

This is a high-acuity, fast-paced unit with rapid patient turnover. The team places a strong emphasis on patient experience, HCAHPS metrics, and core measures. Candidates who are self-motivated, team-oriented, and invested in quality outcomes will thrive here. Travelers are welcomed and well-supported on this close-knit unit.