You'll care for patients at the step-down, intermediate care level. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 9
Shift and hours
Nights, 1900 to 0730 · 12-hour shifts Night shift 1900-0730, 3x12-hour shifts weekly (36 hours) Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs36 hours a week
Unit and setting
IMCU/PCU step-down unit · Hospital Provide care to patients in a step-down/intermediate care level of carestep-down/intermediate care patients
License
RN license Active CA RN license requiredActive California RN license
Term
13 weeks · starts Oct 12, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
Active California RN licenseActive CA RN license requiredCheck your license
Certification
Current BLSCurrent BLS certification required
Certification
Prevention First crisis prevention certificationPrevention First crisis prevention certification required
Also asks
Cerner EMR experience, listed in employment historyCerner EMR experience required and must be listed in EMR experience and employment history
Also asks
Meets the position's required experienceMust meet required experience for the position
What it pays
Against similar roles
In range for California travel rolesCalifornia travel postings that state pay run $1,730/week to $3,100/week, the middle half $2,040/week to $2,800/week, across 319 postings.
Benefits
Housing subsidy or free private housing
Tax advantage plan
Medical, dental and life insurance
Weekly payroll
Referral bonuses
Licensure reimbursement
Travel allowances
Continuing education
The role and schedule
Charting
Cernerrequiring Cerner EMR experience
Floating
Float to PCU, Tele and Med-Surg as neededMust be willing to float to PCU, Tele, and Med-Surg units as needed
Hours stated
Night shift 1900-0730, 3x12-hour shifts weekly (36 hours)
Start
Starts Oct 12, 2026Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
Details
Must live within 50 miles of the facilityMust reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
Details
Return to office in under 7 daysRTO should be kept to less than 7 days
Details
Former employees or travelers here need extra approval firstReturning permanent employees or previous travelers at this health system require additional approval prior to consideration
Details
Open to work any day of the weekMust be open to work any day of the week
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Old Las Palmas and The Movie Colony offer historic estate and mid-century architecture directly adjacent to downtown, with The Movie Colony placing healthcare workers less than five minutes from Desert Regional Medical Center and Ruth Hardy Park. Tahquitz River Estates features deep lots and an eclectic mix of 1930s homes and classic mid-century builds, while South Palm Springs draws residents to enclaves like Twin Palms, Deep Well Estates, Indian Canyons, The Mesa, and Andreas Hills for dramatic mountain views.
For more attainable housing options, many valley professionals look just east down Highway 111 toward Cathedral City and Palm Desert.
Getting around+Commutes across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley are generally fluid with minimal gridlock outside of major seasonal festival weekends, centering on thoroughfares like Highway 111, Vista Chino, and East Palm Canyon Drive. Staff commuting to Desert Regional Medical Center benefit from its central position near downtown and The Movie Colony, where nearby neighborhood access takes under five minutes. Regional travel to healthcare facilities in Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert relies heavily on Highway 111 and Interstate 10, while the local street grid keeps airport runs to Palm Springs International under ten minutes from core residential areas.
Commutes across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley are generally fluid with minimal gridlock outside of major seasonal festival weekends, centering on thoroughfares like Highway 111, Vista Chino, and East Palm Canyon Drive. Staff commuting to Desert Regional Medical Center benefit from its central position near downtown and The Movie Colony, where nearby neighborhood access takes under five minutes.
Regional travel to healthcare facilities in Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert relies heavily on Highway 111 and Interstate 10, while the local street grid keeps airport runs to Palm Springs International under ten minutes from core residential areas.
Outdoors+Outdoor life is dominated by the dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains and easy access to Joshua Tree National Park for rock climbing, hiking, and stargazing. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway transports visitors from the desert floor up over 8,500 feet into the cool alpine trails of Mount San Jacinto State Park within ten minutes. In town, Ruth Hardy Park provides public tennis courts, green space, and a dog park, while Tahquitz Canyon offers desert waterfall hikes and morning road cyclists take advantage of low-traffic dawn hours before midday heat sets in.
Outdoor life is dominated by the dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains and easy access to Joshua Tree National Park for rock climbing, hiking, and stargazing. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway transports visitors from the desert floor up over 8,500 feet into the cool alpine trails of Mount San Jacinto State Park within ten minutes.
In town, Ruth Hardy Park provides public tennis courts, green space, and a dog park, while Tahquitz Canyon offers desert waterfall hikes and morning road cyclists take advantage of low-traffic dawn hours before midday heat sets in.
Palm Springs combines iconic mid-century modern design with a relaxed desert pace, set dramatically against the sheer cliffs of the San Jacinto Mountains. For healthcare professionals relocating to Desert Regional Medical Center, the city offers an enviable commute, with central neighborhoods like The Movie Colony, Old Las Palmas, and Tahquitz River Estates placing staff within a five- to ten-minute drive of hospital facilities. Daily life revolves around outdoor living, whether taking the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway into Mount San Jacinto State Park's alpine trails, exploring Palm Canyon Drive's dining scene, or sampling local staples at the Thursday VillageFest. However, adapting to the Coachella Valley involves real lifestyle trade-offs. Summer temperatures demand an indoor lifestyle or early dawn shifts, while winter brings waves of seasonal visitors and festival traffic. Prospective homebuyers must also navigate unique regional nuances, such as fee-simple versus leased-land parcels. For nurses seeking an inclusive, arts-rich community with resort amenities, year-round sunshine, and quick access to Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs provides a distinct desert haven that balances clinical focus with an easygoing architectural charm.
