Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - $2,065 per week in Torrance, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Torrance
Posted on: October 29, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Torrance, California, 90501! Pay Information $2,065 per week About The Position ID: 73546636 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: RTO NEGOTIABLE AROUND THANKSGIVING AND NYE/NYD, BUT DEPT NEEDS CHRISTMAS WEEK COVERAGEMust be able to work 2/3 holidaysPosition / Specialty: PCUStart date: 11/18/2025Years of experience REQ: 2 yearsFirst-timers accepted: (Y/N) YesWeekend REQ: YesCerts REQ: ACLS, BLS, NIHIs on-call REQ? (Y/N) What is the req? No.Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? YesOpen to accommodating block schedule? (Y/N) No.Locals accepted: (Y/N) What is the local radius rule? YesPending License accepted: (Y/N) NoRTO Restrictions: Present before offer. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR 2/3 MAJOR HOLIDAYSGuaranteed Hours: 36 HoursSpecial Requirements: Cerner Experience, 4th shift requirement as neededPatients Med SurgMed/ Surg - TeleLow Acuity PCU such as: Syncope, PNX, Sepsis, PE, Controlled Afib, TIA, GI Bleed, PCU - ETOH, Covid - PCU-2 Clinical References (At least 1 leadership. Prefer to be from assignments within last year. No charge reference)Please note: 4th shift requirement as needed Modified 8:00:00 AM Account Manager: Stephanie Straka Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - No Exemptions Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : - Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS*Skills : Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions, IV insulin protocols, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure, Starting and maintaining IVs, Tracheostomy care/management, Wound Care/Wound Vac Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : self Patient Ratios Days : 1:5 (1:4 high acute) Patient Ratios Nights : 1:5 (1:4 high acute) Patient Ratios Weekends : 1:5 (1:4 high acute) Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : self schedule Pre-Approved Time Off : two Orientation Hours : 18 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults Daily Census : 23 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 26 Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Lift Teams, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation Patient Diagnoses : Medical surgicalMed/Surg - TeleLow Acuity PCU/Tele Special Procedures/Unit Details : Patients Med SurgMed/ Surg - TeleLow Acuity PCU such as: Syncope, PNX, Sepsis, PE, Controlled Afib, TIA, GI Bleed, PCU - ETOH, Covid - PCU Special Equipment : No Patients with: Cardiac Drips, Post cath lab, cardiac work ups, stable chest pain, bedside procedures, no significant cardiac issues. Tier1 Travel Compliance RTO - should not exceed 10 days and MUST be submitted with profile; if not submitted in profile, it will not be approved. Travelers Must be available for 2 out of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas eve/Christmas, NYE/NYD) of jobs in system we can sub - Can submit to any amount of open subs, though we send to one unit at a time so that the units do not fight over candidates Requires Specific Amounts of Exp - 3 years min. years of experience. Will screen 2 years. Travel experience preferred. Valid State License - Must have CA license on hand at the time of submittal Mile Radius Rule - 50 mile radius rule (On call: must be within 30min drive of facility) Reference Required - 2 references are required to submit and must be supervisor or higher - No Charge RN Local Rules - Local travelers are allowed and have the same bill rate Candidates may float within hospital - Yes. Traveler is expected to float within skill set Charting Exp Required - Cerner computer charting is preferred but not required Background Policy - Background Checks: DUIs are generally allowed as long as there is not a pattern of them and must have personal statement Return Staff Rules - Previous perm employees must be gone 24 months before they are eligible for travel positions at all Cedars-Sinai facilities (including Torrance Memorial Medical Center). All past Cedars employment (travel, staff, etc.) MUST be included on profile. This includes Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars Marina Del Rey, Torrance Memorial, Cedars-Sinai Medical Network (CSMN), Huntington Health Physicians (HHP) and Huntington Hospital. Scheduling Requests - Candidate should be flexible with scheduling, and any out of norm requests should be submitted with profile *Block scheduling is NOT allowed. Modules : Modules are non-billable, up to 2 hours needed Modules are completed pre-start and annually, and vary based on specialty Modules are recorded by facility via Halogen/Talentspace Submittal Details: Tier1 Travel ComplianceRTO - should not exceed 10 days and MUST be submitted with profile; if not submitted in profile, it will not be approved. Travelers Must be available for 2 out of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas eve/Christmas, NYE/NYD) of jobs in system we can sub - Can submit to any amount of open subs, though we send to one unit at a time so that the units do not fight over candidatesRequires Specific Amounts of Exp - 3 years min. years of experience. Will screen 2 years. Travel experience preferred.Valid State License - Must have CA license on hand at the time of submittalMile Radius Rule - 50 mile radius rule (On call: must be within 30min drive of facility)Reference Required - 2 references are required to submit and must be supervisor or higher - No Charge RNLocal Rules - Local travelers are allowed and have the same bill rateCandidates may float within hospital - Yes. Traveler is expected to float within skill setCharting Exp Required - Cerner computer charting is preferred but not requiredBackground Policy - Background Checks: DUIs are generally allowed as long as there is not a pattern of them and must have personal statementReturn Staff Rules - Previous perm employees must be gone 24 months before they are eligible for travel positions at all Cedars-Sinai facilities (including Torrance Memorial Medical Center). All past Cedars employment (travel, staff, etc.) MUST be included on profile. This includes Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars Marina Del Rey, Torrance Memorial, Cedars-Sinai Medical Network (CSMN), Huntington Health Physicians (HHP) and Huntington Hospital.Scheduling Requests - Candidate should be flexible with scheduling, and any out of norm requests should be submitted with profile *Block scheduling is NOT allowed. are non-billable, up to 2 hours neededModules are completed pre-start and annually, and vary based on specialtyModules are recorded by facility via Halogen/Talentspace Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91 28677051EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS AWHONN FHM BLS Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening NRP PCU RN Skills Checklist Stepdown/PCU Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams.

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