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Hours Full-time
Location Houston, TX
Houston, Texas

About this job

Job Description & Requirements
Progressive Care Nurse - (PCU RN)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $33.21 *

As a top provider of care to their community this 330 bed facility prides itself on optimal patient outcomes with compassionate care. If you are an experienced Telemetry RN looking for a great opportunity and challenge this is the position for you. This unit needs a caring personality, exceptional communication skills, excellent medical knowledge and the ability to positively educate the patient and their family before discharge. This unit prides themselves on a comfortable and comprehensive experience for all patients. They are looking for a team based Telemetry RN to join their elite group.

A progressive care nurse (PCU RN) works in a progressive care unit (PCU) and cares for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. PCU RNs use computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex meds, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated. The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse or telemetry nurse, and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown, and ER holding.

Required Qualifications
1. Certification needed: ACLS & BLS- from AHA Only, Compact License (If applicable).
2. RN license with 3 years’ of IMU/ Observation Experience
3. Shift 1845-0715 with Rotating every other weekend + Holidays
4. Must Pass: Dosage calculation test, Adult EKG & PBDS test.
5.13 Weeks Contract with Option to extend.



About the Facility
Affiliated with the University of Texas Medical School since 1990, this hospital offers cutting edge medical care to patients from all over the Houston area. Today the hospital boasts 332 beds and is maintained and operated by the Harris County Hospital District. It is the second primary teaching hospital for University of Texas and thus remains on the ever-developing cusp of research and medical technology. The hospital offers a full range of primary and specialty care services, including dermatology, ER, neurology, cardiology, and many more.

Facility Location
From rodeos and performing arts to space exploration and medical research, Houston is a city with a uniquely vibrant style and flair. This truly Texas-size city is the ideal destination for traveling health care professionals looking to broaden their skills at highly respected facilities, while enjoying the city’s cosmopolitan flair, renowned arts scene and wide open spaces.

Job Benefits
At American Mobile Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
Since its inception in 1985, American Mobile Healthcare has set the highest standards in professional recruitment for the travel healthcare industry. Our professional staffing team offers unparalleled customer service and industry commitment, as well as top pay and benefits. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply


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