PCU Travel Nurse

Travel Rn Pc Unit Nurse

This PCU travel nurse job in Mesa, Arizona, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Banner
- Desert Medical Center. This role pays $2,313 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. In this PCU travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

• Facility:
  Banner
  - Desert Medical Center
• Location:
  
  Mesa, AZ 85202
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Nights (3x12)

• Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
• Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
• Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
• Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

• 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Arizona and national regulatory bodies.

Mesa, AZ

Banner Desert Medical Center is a roughly 600-plus-bed tertiary acute hospital (formerly Desert Samaritan) and one of the largest hospitals in metro Phoenix's East Valley, with a co-located children's hospital on its campus. Its adult and pediatric units support trauma, cardiac, women's, and critical-care services.

• An Arizona DHS–designated Level I Trauma Center (effective 2024) and a tertiary referral center for the East Valley. Read More
• A co-located Banner Children's at Desert (206 beds) with a PICU, pediatric heart program, pediatric ED, and NICU.
• A large cardiac program, including a CVICU within its critical-care complex.
• A Women's Health & Wellness Center with Level III obstetric and neonatal services (a 76-bed Level III NICU).
• A major East Valley cancer center, plus robotic surgery, neuroscience, and orthopedics in a teaching environment.

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Compact license accepted. Arizona is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the Arizona Licensing Center →

Mesa, AZ forms a major part of the Phoenix metro's East Valley healthcare corridor. Banner Desert Medical Center and Mountain Vista Medical Center support steady demand across intensive care units and medical-surgical floors. Major arterial roads and nearby Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport keep daily logistics straightforward for incoming assignments. Tempe, Gilbert, and Chandler often serve as convenient residential bases for clinicians working in Mesa.

Cultural landmarks such as the Mesa Arts Center give travelers an easy place to unwind after shifts. Mesa's scale and connectivity help clinicians manage both hospital routines and everyday errands across the East Valley.

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.