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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 an integral component of the nursing team, you will care for patients with a wide range of circumstances, some challenging and complex. This unit is looking for an experienced and compassionate Stepdown/Tele RN to join its dynamic team of healthcare specialists.

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
2. RN license with 2 years’ of IMU Experience
3. 12N, every other weekend + Holidays
4. Must Pass: Dosage calculation test, Adult EKG & PBDS test.
5. RN will float to different units.

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
NursesRx travel nursing assignments typically last 13 weeks and include:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Free Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
  • Traveler Discounts and Referral Bonuses
  • No-Fee Direct Deposit
  • Daily Meal / Incidentals Allowance
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
NursesRx, an AMN Healthcare company, is a leading travel nursing staffing agency that can help you achieve the career you've trained for, and the lifestyle you've always wanted. With thousands of positions nationwide, NursesRx lets registered nurses (RN) choose from the very best assignments with top-ranked hospitals and facilities throughout the United States. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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