Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)

AMN Healthcare Nursing

Tehachapi, California

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Posted Jul 20

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Travel

Do you qualify?

License: Registered Nurse, PCU; SSN Required; DOB Required; Work History: Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history; References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months; MS Skills Checklist within a year; RTO upon submission.

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What it pays

Travel package: Housing provided

Benefits

Competitive pay rates
Free, quality, private housing
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

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Free Continuing Education
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This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse, PCU; SSN Required; DOB Required; Work History: Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history; References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months; MS Skills Checklist within a year; RTO upon submission.

What's around it?

In Tehachapi, CA

Tehachapi, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,295/mo
Household income: $72,957/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Tehachapi, CA

NeighborhoodsTehachapi offers distinct residential pockets ranging from small-town neighborhoods to expansive mountain developments. In Tehachapi proper, residents live within walking distance of downtown retail, parks, and schools. Golden Hills, located directly west of town, is a popular unincorporated choice that offers relatively accessible housing and quick access to Highway 58. Further into the mountains, Bear Valley Springs is an extensive 25,000-acre gated enclave known for acreage, equestrian centers, lakes, and golf, while Stallion Springs functions as an open community with its own Community Services District, local police, trails, and horse properties. Additional rural pockets include Cummings Valley and Alpine Forest.

Tehachapi offers distinct residential pockets ranging from small-town neighborhoods to expansive mountain developments. In Tehachapi proper, residents live within walking distance of downtown retail, parks, and schools.

Golden Hills, located directly west of town, is a popular unincorporated choice that offers relatively accessible housing and quick access to Highway 58. Further into the mountains, Bear Valley Springs is an extensive 25,000-acre gated enclave known for acreage, equestrian centers, lakes, and golf, while Stallion Springs functions as an open community with its own Community Services District, local police, trails, and horse properties. Additional rural pockets include Cummings Valley and Alpine Forest.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: tehachapirealestate.com Source 2: homeandmoney.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundLocal healthcare commutes are quick, with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley serving as the community's primary hospital and emergency facility right in town. For nurses traveling to larger regional medical centers or specialized clinics in Bakersfield, Highway 58 provides a direct westbound drive of approximately 35 minutes under clear conditions. The area is heavily car-dependent, with minimal public transit options. Winter travel across mountain passes occasionally brings snow, ice, or high winds, making a reliable, all-weather vehicle a practical necessity.

Local healthcare commutes are quick, with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley serving as the community's primary hospital and emergency facility right in town. For nurses traveling to larger regional medical centers or specialized clinics in Bakersfield, Highway 58 provides a direct westbound drive of approximately 35 minutes under clear conditions.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with minimal public transit options. Winter travel across mountain passes occasionally brings snow, ice, or high winds, making a reliable, all-weather vehicle a practical necessity.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: tehachapirealestate.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: areavibes.com Source 4: tehachapirealestate.com

OutdoorsSitting at roughly 4,000 feet, Tehachapi is an exceptional hub for outdoor enthusiasts. The Pacific Crest Trail passes directly through the area, connecting hikers to scenic ridgelines lined with wind turbines. Brite Lake Recreation Area provides an aquatic setting for fishing, boating, and camping, while Golden Hills Nature Park and the Greenbelt Trails offer walking and beginner mountain biking paths through meadows and wooded hills. Train enthusiasts and outdoor sightseers also frequent the world-famous Tehachapi Loop rail landmark, while local wildlife watchers regularly spot elk, deer, bobcats, and California condors.

Sitting at roughly 4,000 feet, Tehachapi is an exceptional hub for outdoor enthusiasts. The Pacific Crest Trail passes directly through the area, connecting hikers to scenic ridgelines lined with wind turbines.

Brite Lake Recreation Area provides an aquatic setting for fishing, boating, and camping, while Golden Hills Nature Park and the Greenbelt Trails offer walking and beginner mountain biking paths through meadows and wooded hills. Train enthusiasts and outdoor sightseers also frequent the world-famous Tehachapi Loop rail landmark, while local wildlife watchers regularly spot elk, deer, bobcats, and California condors.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: tehachapirealestate.com Source 2: visittehachapi.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: quora.com

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Living in Tehachapi

Nestled at 4,000 feet in the southern Sierra Nevada, Tehachapi offers relocating nurses a distinct mountain lifestyle characterized by clean air, genuine four seasons, and a close-knit small-town pace. Working locally at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley eliminates gridlock entirely, swapping stressful highway traffic for brief drives against a backdrop of rolling oak hills and wind turbines. Housing choices accommodate various lifestyles, from walkable streets in Tehachapi proper to accessible acreage in Golden Hills and custom horse properties in Stallion Springs or Bear Valley Springs. Off shift, nurses can hike sections of the Pacific Crest Trail, fish at Brite Lake, watch mile-long freight trains navigate the Tehachapi Loop, or catch a production at the Historic Beekay Theatre. Living here requires clear-eyed trade-offs: nightlife is virtually nonexistent, dining choices are limited, and big-box shopping or specialized tertiary medical care requires a 35-minute drive west down Highway 58 to Bakersfield. For healthcare professionals seeking open space, seasonal snowfall, and an escape from urban density, Tehachapi delivers a welcoming mountain retreat.

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As of 2026Source 1: tehachapirealestate.com Source 2: tehachapirealestate.com Source 3: visittehachapi.com Source 4: youtube.com

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Tehachapi, CAiFrom Census ACS 2024.

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Tehachapi, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.