Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Step into a vital role as a Registered Nurse in the PCU, Chandler, Arizona, where your clinical expertise will guide patients through the critical transition from stabilization to recovery. In this PCU setting, you’ll combine precise assessment, vigilant monitoring, and compassionate communication to support patients and their families during a pivotal moment of healing. Each shift invites you to apply your knowledge, expand your clinical judgment, and leave a tangible mark on patient outcomes. In addition to the rewarding work, you can savor the beauty of the state—Arizona’s sun-kissed vistas, desert sunsets, and outdoor adventures—from Saguaro cactus-studded trails to the vibrant city life of Phoenix and its surrounding communities, all within reach on days off. If you crave a role that challenges you and aligns with your dedication to safe, personalized care, this assignment offers an ideal platform to grow. Start Date: December 29, 2025, for a multi-week assignment with guaranteed hours and a defined path to professional advancement.
Location benefits: Chandler offers a dynamic community with excellent amenities, top-rated dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation, as well as easy access to the broader Phoenix metro area. The region blends a welcoming suburban atmosphere with a thriving healthcare ecosystem, providing opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, access cutting-edge protocols, and participate in ongoing education. For healthcare professionals who relish variety, the program also presents the possibility of assignments across various locations in the United States, delivering exposure to diverse patient populations, hospital cultures, and clinical workflows. You’ll enjoy the stability of guaranteed hours and a structured travel experience while benefiting from the opportunity to broaden your professional network and expand your clinical repertoire in a range of settings.
Role specifics and benefits: As a PCU Registered Nurse, you will assess and manage acutely ill patients transitioning from higher-acuity units, monitor hemodynamics, administer medications, perform frequent neurovascular checks, manage IV therapies, and coordinate comprehensive care planning with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and case managers. You’ll lead patient education, discharge planning, and safety protocols to prevent complications, while documenting care with precision in electronic medical records. You’ll engage in professional growth opportunities—clinical coaching, advanced skill refinement, and potential pathways toward leadership roles or specialty certification. The position offers competitive compensation with a weekly pay range of $2,133 to $2,268, plus a bonus option where applicable, as well as housing assistance to ease relocation concerns and extensions that can align with your long-term career goals. You’ll benefit from comprehensive support, including a dedicated 24/7 traveler support team, credentialing assistance, and a streamlined onboarding process designed to help you hit the ground running. The role emphasizes safe staffing, mentorship, and access to resources to ensure you feel valued as you deliver high-quality care in diverse patient scenarios, from post-acute stabilization to step-down recovery.
Company values: Our organization is committed to empowering staff, fostering a culture of growth, and building a supportive work environment where clinicians can innovate, collaborate, and lead. We invest in ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership pathways to help you advance your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. By pairing clinical autonomy with a robust network of clinical specialists, we aim to cultivate confidence, resilience, and professional fulfillment in every nurse who joins our team.
Call to action: Ready to make an impact and explore new horizons? Apply today to join a company that values your expertise, supports your development, and stands by you wherever your career takes you. Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
TLC Nursing is anationwide healthcare staffing agency that provides high-quality, dependable healthcare professionals to hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home health organizations across the United States. Built on the values of trust, reliability, integrity, and exceptional patient care, TLC Nursing has become a preferred partner for facilities looking for consistent and compassionate clinical support.
We place Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Allied Health professionals, Travel Healthcare Workers, and more. Through a people-first approach and deep industry expertise, we match the right clinicians to the right opportunities while supporting them throughout their entire assignment.
Shift Shield — Industry-Exclusive Protection
TLC Nursing is the only company in the healthcare staffing industry to offer Shift Shield — a program designed to protect clinicians from preventable assignment disruptions and ensure they are compensated fairly when facilities cancel shifts unexpectedly.
Shift Shield provides:
- Guaranteed compensation for last-minute or preventable facility-driven cancellations
- Protection against income loss, giving clinicians peace of mind
- A consistent and fair work experience, unmatched by competitors
- Increased transparency between TLC Nursing, clinicians, and facilities
This unique program demonstrates TLC Nursing’s commitment to putting healthcare workers first and creating a more stable, predictable staffing experience.
Why Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Choose TLC Nursing
✓ Proven Industry Expertise
More than two decades of staffing experience with a strong understanding of travel contracts, compliance, credentialing, and rapid deployment.
✓ Highest Standards of Quality & Compliance
We follow rigorous screening processes to ensure each clinician meets all state, federal, and facility-specific requirements.
✓ Premium Support for Clinicians
Dedicated recruiters, 24/7 availability, and a supportive approach that focuses on communication, transparency, and long-term relationships.
✓ Nationwide Coverage
Staffing solutions in all 50 states, including travel contracts, per-diem, local contracts, permanent placements, and crisis response.
Mission Statement
To enhance the delivery of patient care by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with the facilities that need them most — while providing unmatched support, protection, and reliability through programs like Shift Shield.
Next Steps
Thank you for choosing TLC Nursing for your next travel assignment. Let’s expedite your submission to the job of your liking by completing your professional profile on our iTraveler app. We invite you to download our iTraveler app from the App Store or Google Play to simplify your travel nursing journey. The iTraveler app streamlines your experience, providing access to job listings, schedules, and important updates at your fingertips. Stay connected with TLC Nursing and take control of your healthcare career with the iTraveler app. We highly recommend our applicants install the iTraveler app along with completing their professional profile and uploading the following documents:
- Resume
- Active BLS
- COVID Vaccination Card
- Two Professional References
- Skills checklist
- Your Professional License
Download the iTraveler app now!
Did you know you can earn up to $1000 per referral? You DO NOT need to be an employee of TLC Nursing to earn this $$$. You can track each of your referrals and get paid out with Visa Gift Cards once your referral meets our requirements. Click Here to Get Started earning unlimited Referral BONUS!!! You DO NOT need to be a current or former employee of TLC Nursing to earn referral bonuses; EVERYONE Qualifies for this BONUS!!!
So, WHY choose to travel with TLC Nursing?
TLC Nursing is your destination for boutique healthcare jobs, whether it is Travel, Local, Per Diem, or Permanent Placement. TLC Nursing is your trusted career partner. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. At TLC Nursing, we’re not just a staffing agency but a healthcare family dedicated to positively impacting our community. Join a dynamic team and become part of a caring community that values your skills, dedication, and contributions.
Why Join TLC Nursing?
TLC Nursing has the best and the highest-paying travel RN, travel LPN, and travel Allied jobs. Discover rewarding careers in travel nursing with TLC Nursing, a nurse-owned and operated travel nursing agency. Our wide range of job listings includes travel nursing jobs, travel allied jobs, travel RN jobs, and travel LPN jobs.
Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.
Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401 (k) with a matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.
We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency!
Vermont Business Magazine voted us The Best Staffing Agency in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2017!
TLC Nursing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.