Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $64 per hour in Burbank, CA

Company: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Location: Burbank
Posted on: February 7, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Burbank, CA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $64 per hour Shift Information: Days Start Date: 3/9/2026 About the Position Registered Nurse - PCU – UHC Staffing Registered Nurse - PCU Location: Burbank, CA Start Date: 03-09-2026 End Date: 06-29-2026 Contract Type: Travel Contract Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 3x12: Days 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (3 shifts/week) or Nights 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (3 shifts/week); includes weekends and variable weekend coverage; first-week orientation Monday-Friday days; second-week 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor. (Day/Night rotating schedule; self-schedule requests accepted.) Hours per Week: 60 Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour About United Health Care Staffing At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal. Roles & Responsibilities Provide high-acuity progressive care (PCU) nursing for oncology and telemetry patients with vigilance and compassion Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to guide timely interventions Perform and manage vascular access care including peripheral IVs, PICCs, central lines and port access Administer and monitor blood products, IV therapies, PCA pumps and follow heparin protocols Manage respiratory supports such as HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP and tracheostomy care, and interpret ABGs Respond as a member of rapid response/code teams and act quickly during emergencies Care for chest tubes and surgical drains and support wound care including wound vac management Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team—pharmacy, respiratory therapy, PT, social services and more—to coordinate excellent patient care Adhere to infection prevention/isolation precautions and participate in fall-prevention practices Document accurately in Epic to ensure continuity and quality of care Qualifications Active, unrestricted RN license (eligible to practice in California) Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience; oncology preferred but not required Must meet experience requirements within the last 3 years with at least 1 year of current specialty (PCU/telemetry) experience for clinical pass Certifications required: BCLS (BLS), ACLS and NIHSS Experience with telemetry, high-acuity PCU care, and rapid response/code team participation Familiarity with Epic or similar electronic health record for charting Ability to float to equivalent or lower acuity units as needed Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline Education Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ASN/ADN/BSN) BSN preferred where available Knowledge & Skills Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation High-acuity PCU nursing and cardiac monitoring IV therapy skills: starting IVs, peripheral IV care, PICC and central line management Blood product administration and adherence to transfusion protocols Management of cardiac drips (including titration where applicable) and heparin protocol familiarity Respiratory interventions: HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy care and ABG interpretation Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac) and surgical drain care Feeding tube care and enteral management Infection prevention, isolation precautions and patient fall-prevention strategies Experience or comfort with oncology-related tasks (chemotherapy administration/monitoring preferred), wound care and phlebotomy Proficiency with Epic charting and unit-specific equipment (GE telemetry, Alaris pumps, bladder scanner, PCA pumps) Benefits Supportive orientation with two-week on-boarding (week 1: Mon-Fri days; week 2: 36 hours on-unit with a preceptor) to get you confident and set up for success Flexible self-scheduling so you can submit preferred schedules before final posting Opportunities for professional growth—build oncology/PCU skills and advance your practice Comprehensive benefits package and resources to support your well-being (medical, leave, and more) Licensure assistance and help with credentialing to keep your paperwork moving smoothly Dedicated interdisciplinary support on the unit including respiratory therapy, PT, pharmacy and more A collaborative team culture that values learning, safety, and patient-centered care Pre-approved time off allowance and predictable orientation hours to help plan your life outside work Travel Perks: Explore Burbank, CA Explore sunny Burbank and the greater Los Angeles playground while on contract: take a studio tour at Warner Bros. or stroll through the Walt Disney Studio area, grab a hike in Griffith Park and visit Griffith Observatory for skyline views, enjoy family-friendly fun at Universal Studios Hollywood nearby, and browse shops and restaurants in Downtown Burbank. Quick escapes include the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice, cultural trips to The Getty or LACMA, and day trips to Pasadena or the Verdugo Mountains for outdoor time. Hollywood, great dining, and plenty of entertainment are all within easy reach—weekends off can feel like mini-vacations. Apply Now Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PCU? Let's get you moving forward! Send your resume to or call us at today. Hashtags RegisteredNurseJobs RNJobsBurbankCA PCUNurse OncologyNurse TelemetryRN TravelNurse HealthcareJobs UHCCareers EpicNursing NursingJobs

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