Travel PCU / Stepdown Jobs in California
Travel PCU / Stepdown professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. Torrance accounts for 4 of the 11 open PCU / Stepdown positions in California, with the remainder spread across 5 other cities. Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 5 day, 6 night.
Pay Range
Based on 11 current PCU / Stepdown assignments in California.
Pay across PCU / Stepdown assignments in California is relatively consistent, with a $436 weekly spread between the lowest and highest packages. Night-shift assignments pay roughly $130 more per week than day shifts, reflecting the standard off-hours differential. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,296 per week for housing and meals, plus a taxable hourly base rate averaging $28/hr.
Cities with Openings
Licensing & Credential Requirements
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PCU / Stepdown positions. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual California RN license before starting an assignment. Apply through the California Board of Registration in Nursing well before your start date. 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.
All PCU / Stepdown Jobs in California
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCU / Stepdown | Redding, CA | $2,527/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| PCU / Stepdown | Redding, CA | $2,527/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| PCU / Stepdown | Oxnard, CA | $2,471/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| PCU / Stepdown | Los Angeles, CA | $2,428/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| PCU / Stepdown | San Luis Obispo, CA | $2,352/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| PCU / Stepdown | Los Angeles, CA | $2,297/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| PCU / Stepdown | Torrance, CA | $2,210/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| PCU / Stepdown | Torrance, CA | $2,210/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| PCU / Stepdown | Torrance, CA | $2,210/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| PCU / Stepdown | La Jolla, CA | $2,099/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| PCU / Stepdown | Torrance, CA | $2,091/wk | 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
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