Travel PCU / Stepdown Jobs
Travel PCU / Stepdown professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. BHS Workforce currently has 182 open travel PCU / Stepdown positions across 20 states and 60 cities. The highest-volume markets are West Virginia (26), Georgia (25), Ohio (17). Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 60 day, 122 night.
Licensing & Credential Requirements
West Virginia
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PCU / Stepdown positions. West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in West Virginia without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Georgia
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PCU / Stepdown positions. Georgia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Georgia without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Ohio
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PCU / Stepdown positions. Ohio is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Ohio without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Kentucky
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PCU / Stepdown positions. Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Kentucky without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
North Carolina
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PCU / Stepdown positions. North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in North Carolina without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Pay Overview
Based on 182 current travel PCU / Stepdown assignments nationwide.
Travel PCU / Stepdown pay ranges from $1,553 to $3,191 per week, with a median of $2,329. The $1,638 spread reflects variation in shift differentials, location, and facility acuity. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,413 per week for housing and meals.
Jobs by State
Current Openings
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCU / Stepdown | Morgantown, WV | $3,191/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| PCU / Stepdown | Waterloo, IA | $2,983/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| PCU / Stepdown | Bristol, TN | $2,957/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| PCU / Stepdown | Johnson City, TN | $2,957/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| PCU / Stepdown | Boston, MA | $2,891/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| PCU / Stepdown | Greensburg, PA | $2,879/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| PCU / Stepdown | Greensburg, PA | $2,879/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| PCU / Stepdown | Lees Summit, MO | $2,859/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| PCU / Stepdown | Independence, MO | $2,859/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| PCU / Stepdown | Kansas City, MO | $2,859/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
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