PCU / Stepdown

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Denton, TX | Night Shift

This 13-week travel assignment places you in a progressive care unit managing a diverse, high-acuity patient population on the night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

Clinical Scope

The unit cares for stroke patients, patients on cardiac drips, continuous BiPAP, and post-procedure patients. Procedures performed on the unit include emergent thoracentesis and continuous telemetry monitoring. Additional clinical competencies utilized include seizure precautions, restraint management, and bedside hemodynamic monitoring.

Shift & Scheduling

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Each shift is staffed with a charge RN, staff RNs, and patient care technicians

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Preferred Experience

• Preceptor experience
• Charge nurse experience

Ideal Candidate

You're a compassionate, team-oriented RN who communicates effectively with interdisciplinary teams, demonstrates strong clinical integrity, and is willing to step in and support colleagues as needed. Experience managing stroke and cardiac patients in a progressive care setting is essential.

Contract Details

• Start Date: September 21, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights