American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Denton, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Trauma Stepdown position at a Level 2 trauma center, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications.
Details
- Surgical Trauma stepdown unit, 5th floor, 25-bed capacity
- Night shift schedule, 7P-7A
- Patient ratio of 1:4 (up to 1:5 for stepdown)
- Uses Meditech EMR
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required to other stepdown service lines including Progressive Care Unit and Heart and Vascular Unit
- Cares for post-surgical patients including trauma, bariatric, vascular, orthopedic, neuro/spine, and general surgery cases
- Manages patients with neurological diagnoses such as CVA, TIA, TBI, and new onset seizures
- Cares for cardiac patients including those with chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, and post cardiac cath lab procedures
- Manages IV drips including Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, and others
- Performs vitals every 4 hours with telemetry monitoring and Q4 patient assessments
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification required
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in trauma stepdown or related specialty
- Trauma or orthopedic experience preferred
- Meditech EMR experience preferred
- Strong customer service and communication skills required
- No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
- US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)
- One professional reference required (two required for Florida and Missouri candidates)
Additional Information
- Provide direct care for surgical, trauma, neurological, and cardiac stepdown patients in a Level 2 trauma center
- Approximately 90% of inpatients are admitted from the ED
- Team consists of 44 FTEs with charge RNs, staff RNs, techs, and a unit secretary on day shift
- Work alongside a team valued for adaptability, communication, and collaboration
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted
American Traveler Job ID #P-761721. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.