PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Houston, Texas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,508/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $41.89
- Weekly
- $1,508
- Yearly (full-time)
- $78,416
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $41.89/hour — 9% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas ($46.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas right now
- 2,078 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas from 6 agencies, 103 of them in Houston.
- Pay in these listings: $18.02 – $163/hour, median $47.87/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Texas: $46.14/hour ($95,971/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.90/hour across 526 jobs).
Job description
Join an exciting 13-week travel assignment in Houston, TX, working night shifts in a 24-bed medical trauma unit. This role offers the chance to hone your IMU/PCU skills in a fast-paced environment, performing essential nursing duties such as medication administration, assessments, and documentation using Meditech Expanse. You'll be part of a cohesive team providing care with a maximum patient ratio of 5:1. The setting is engaging and diverse, offering opportunities to handle procedures like thoracentesis and chest tube management while fostering your charge nurse experience. If you've got a friendly, team-oriented attitude and hold an active RN license with BLS and ACLS certs, this could be your next great adventure.
Weather:
Expect generally warm and mild weather around this time, with plenty of sunshine and just the right amount of breeze to enjoy outdoor activities after your shift.
Fun Things To Do:
- City Park Exploration – Discover scenic walking trails and lakes.
- Houston Museum District – Engage with world-class art, science, and history exhibits.
- Galveston Day Trip – Relax on beautiful beaches and enjoy seaside cuisine.
- Day Trip to Hermann Park – Visit the Houston Zoo and pedal around the McGovern Lake.
- Historic Heights District – Explore boutique shops, cafes, and historic architecture.
Job Specifics:
Location: Houston, TX
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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