Progressive Care Unit Nurses (PCU Nursing)

As a Progressive Care Unit nurse (PCU nurse), you know you have a unique job of caring for patients as they transition from the ICU. A fairly new specialty, PCU nursing came about as more and more hospitals ran out of ICU beds and needed a place for patients that were progressing and doing better-thus the PCU nurse job was born.

PCU nurse jobs, like many other nursing specialties, have openings all across the country in facilities with a great need for PCU nurses.

Salary Information for Progressive Care Unit Nurses

Since hospitals around the country are in urgent need of PCU nurses, experienced RNs can command top pay for their skills. Salaries for PCU nurses vary depending on experience, location and facility, but the median salary continues to grow year over year. The average salary for Progressive Care Unit nurses as of June 2008 was $56,000, and traveling PCU nurses can expect to make at least as much or more per year plus benefits due to the high need for their expertise and skills at short-staffed facilities throughout the nation.

Below are some of the most recent Progressive Care Unit nurse job assignments for PCU nurses from NurseZone.com's top travel staffing partners. Earn great pay with an PCU nurse job while also receiving company-paid housing, day-one benefits and much more-all while enjoying the experience of a lifetime!

If you are an experienced Progressive Care Unit nurse looking to enhance your career and earn great pay-check out NurseZone's robust database of Progressive Care Unit nurse jobs from top partners. View our featured jobs or try our enhanced PCU nurse jobs search today.

Job Outlook for Progressive Care Unit Nurses

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, if you're considering becoming a PCU nurse the job outlook for all RNs remains strong, with 587,000 new registered nurse jobs expected to be created by 2016.

Read More about Progressive Care Unit Nurses in the PCU Specialty Spotlight

Sources: Salary.com and U.S. Department of Labor

  1. 1. Registered Nurse - PCU     $35/hr
    San Jose, California

    Ranked as the fifth most popular place to live in America, it’s no wonder that traveling health care professionals enjoy packing their bags for San Jose. Once a sleepy orchard town, the prosperity of Silicon Valley has transformed this area into a thriving city of fine restaurants, great shopping, world-class arts and culture, a state-of-the-art light-rail system and plenty of big-city excitement. 

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  2. 2. Registered Nurse - PCU     $33/hr
    Washington, D.C.

    With its impressive memorials, museums, sprawling parks and cherry blossom-lined avenues, Washington, D.C. and its surrounding areas, is always a popular destination for traveling health care professionals. Aside from this region’s renowned medical facilities and career-enhancing opportunities, visitors enjoy indulging in the many cultural attractions and festivities that the nation’s capital has to offer.

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  3. 3. Registered Nurse - PCU     $30/hr
    Tucson, Arizona

    Arizona’s most beautiful and most livable city is the ideal destination for travel nurses in search of breathtaking vistas, painted-sky sunsets and quiet escapes. With the Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop, and the Sonoran Desert and national forest right on its doorstep, Tucson boasts one of the most dramatic settings in the Southwest.

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  4. 4. Registered Nurse - PCU     $35/hr
    Santa Clara, California

    Located in the technology hub of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara is a place to find booming business as well as culture, arts and entertainment. Surrounded by winding creeks, lush trees and rolling hills, this California town is the perfect setting to enjoy local wineries or the California Mission Santa Clara de Asís, located in the city.

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  5. 5. Registered Nurse - PCU     $28/hr
    Naples, Florida

    Miles of pristine coastline, plenty of upscale shopping and a prolific cultured arts scene define this southern Florida city. A popular vacation destination, it is no wonder that many people put down roots in this tropical paradise after paying a visit to its shores. Naples is also home to a variety of wildlife and land reserves where you can observe native plants and animals in their natural habitats.

    Apply Now Florida
  6. 6. Registered Nurse - PCU     $34/hr 
    Seattle, Washington

    Surrounded by snow-covered peaks and sparkling bays, Seattle is one of the West’s most alluring cities. Relax at a sidewalk café and enjoy a latté, stroll along a waterfront park at sunset, go kayaking on Lake Union or shop for fresh fare at festive Pike Place Market. Here’s your chance to work at Seattle’s finest hospitals and to enjoy the many adventures that abound in this sparkling Northwest gem.

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  7. 7. Registered Nurse - PCU     $30/hr
    Los Angeles, California

    In this playground of palm trees and year-round sunshine, wedged between snow-capped mountains and sun-kissed beaches, Los Angeles beckons with its laid-back attitude, high-energy fun and urban adventures. This bustling city is a great place to indulge in the California lifestyle, catch soft ocean breezes, explore miles of beautiful sandy beaches, shop to your heart’s content and enjoy all that this West Coast metropolis has to offer.

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  8. 8. Registered Nurse - PCU     $28/hr
    San Antonio, Texas

    Every day is a fiesta in San Antonio. The home of the Alamo, this colorful city is a melting pot of mission churches and marketplaces, Mexican food and Spanish-Colonial courtyards, and the ideal destination for travelers who long for a diverse cultural experience, vibrant entertainment and career-enriching travel assignments.

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