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
    New York

    From Times Square to Greenwich Village to the Upper East Side, “the city that never sleeps” is the top destination for travel nurses in search of non-stop action and rewarding assignments in the heart of the city. Whether strolling through Central Park, shopping on Fifth Avenue or watching a Broadway show, New York City offers unforgettable sights, sounds and experiences at every turn!  

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  2. 2. Registered Nurse - PCU     $28/hr
    North Carolina

    You’ll have to choose sides in North Carolina—the mountains or the sea. Do you want to hike wooded trails or stroll along pristine beaches? Drive the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway or sail across Albemarle Sound? Gaze over misty valleys from a mountain peak or admire the arc of the shoreline from a sand dune? If you take your time and get to know each part of the state, you’ll fall in love with its endless treasures.

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  3. 3. Registered Nurse - PCU     $31/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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  4. 4. Registered Nurse - PCU     $35/hr
    California

    Situated in California’s San Joaquin Valley—one of the greatest agricultural areas in the nation— Modesto offers a small-town ambiance and easy access to the ocean, mountains and some of the nation’s most renowned national parks. Day trip options from Modesto include San Francisco, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park among many others. With its mild climate, outdoor activities can be enjoyed year round.

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  5. 5. Registered Nurse - PCU     $30/hr
    Maryland

    From its red-brick row houses and cobblestone streets, to its modern waterfront and impressive Camden Yards ballpark, Baltimore’s intriguing mish-mash of old and new makes this lively city a popular destination. Work at traveler-friendly facilities and enhance your skills, while enjoying the many facets of this charming, historical city.

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  6. 6. Registered Nurse - PCU     $29/hr 
    Georgia

    Nestled in the heart of Georgia, Macon is home to many prestigious southern historic landmarks, museums and other local attractions and events. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival attracts people from all over the country to partake in the celebrations and beautiful sights. The city is also home to a thriving higher education community, making Macon a hub for music, arts and entertainment.

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  7. 7. Registered Nurse - PCU     $30/hr
    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     $33/hr
    California

    This California city is what the Golden State is all about: miles of sun-kissed beaches, year-round idyllic weather and a patchwork playground of multi-flavored communities. Often referred to as “America’s Finest City,” this jewel on the Pacific Coast glitters with fun, sun, a mind-boggling variety of entertainment and an abundance of exhilarating outdoor adventures.  

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