Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,734 per week in Austin, TX

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PCU RN in Austin, Texas, 78756!

# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Texas

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Location: Austin, Texas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM, 13-week contract assignment. Four weekend shifts per month required (Friday and Saturday are considered weekend nights). 1:5 patient ratio with dedicated PCT support.

Highlights:

• 52-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in cardiology surgical and medical patients with PCU level of care
• Diverse case mix including open heart, heart failure, post-catheterization lab patients, valve procedures, LVAD placements, pacemakers, ablations, and watchman procedures
• Free charge nurses on every shift with no patient assignment, plus dedicated resource RN and house supervisor support
• Meditech EMR system with modern equipment including Philips remote telemetry and comprehensive monitoring technology
• Strong unit culture recognized in top 5% for patient experience across the organization; ranked #3 company-wide in Q4 2023
• Supportive leadership team with Clinical Nurse Coordinators rounding each shift to provide education and assistance

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2+ years of progressive care or critical care nursing experience
• Cardiology experience required, including open hearts, heart failure, post-catheterization lab patients, and valve patients
• LVAD experience preferred
• Meditech EMR proficiency preferred
• BLS certification required; ACLS strongly preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join an award-winning cardiology team that prioritizes both patient outcomes and staff support. This unit offers exceptional learning opportunities with advanced cardiac procedures while maintaining a collaborative environment where charge nurses, educators, and leadership are readily available to assist. The unit's focus on evidence-based fall prevention and skin care protocols, combined with its recognition for outstanding patient experience, makes this an ideal setting for nurses passionate about cardiac care excellence.

This is a contract nursing position offering the opportunity to work with a highly experienced team in a state-of-the-art cardiac facility. Call requirements may include being placed on call by house supervisor with availability until 4:00 AM, or floating within the system as needed.