PCU | RN

Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Wichita Falls, TX

Explore a high-acuity travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN in Wichita Falls, Texas. Provide skilled care to adult and geriatric patients in Progressive Care, telemetry, and Medical-Surgical float settings while managing complex cardiac patients and advanced therapies. This Texas travel nursing assignment offers a welcoming North Texas community with outdoor recreation, regional amenities, and a relaxed pace of life.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
• Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Alternating 36- and 48-hour weeks, totaling approximately 84 hours every two weeks, with a 72-hour guarantee; a consistent 48-hour schedule may be considered
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients in PCU, Medical-Surgical, and overflow settings
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights
• Floating: Required between Progressive Care and Medical-Surgical units
• Weekend Coverage: Weekends as needed, which may include most weekends during the assignment; block scheduling may be accommodated, but fixed schedules cannot be guaranteed
• Time-Off Requests: Submit requested time off with application; requests spanning all holidays cannot be accommodated

Travel PCU RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand before the start date
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Progressive Care, Stepdown, or Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Travel nursing experience required; prior experience in a comparable travel assignment strongly preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong telemetry and cardiac monitoring experience
• Ability and willingness to float between PCU and Medical-Surgical units
• Comfort caring for approximately five to six patients per assignment
• Ability to complete required compliance documentation and laboratory requirements within established timelines

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with medical-surgical, progressive care, cardiac, neurologic, and renal conditions
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate treatment outcomes
• Perform continuous and remote telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Manage non-titrated cardiac and vasoactive infusions, insulin protocols, heparin protocols, blood products, and other prescribed therapies
• Provide care for patients requiring BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy management, oxygen therapy, and other non-invasive airway support
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, ports, chest tubes, surgical drains, feeding tubes, urinary catheters, and wound care needs
• Support patients before and after cardiac catheterization, angiography, cardiac surgery, myocardial infarction, and hemodialysis
• Recognize clinical deterioration and collaborate with rapid response teams, providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, and social services
• Document accurately in Epic while maintaining patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards
• Adapt to changing assignments and provide safe, compassionate care across both PCU and Medical-Surgical units

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel contract in Wichita Falls, Texas, and join a team delivering high-quality care across PCU and Medical-Surgical settings.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.