PCU RN
Austin, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiology PCU RN for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of cardiac experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on the 2nd and 3rd floors specializing in cardiology surgical and medical care
• Unit cares for open heart, heart failure, post Cath lab, valve, watchman, EP (pacemakers, ablations), LVAD placement and readmission patients
• Occasional GI patients for pill cam or colonoscopy procedures
• 52 PCU beds, 6 IMC beds, and 14 CVICU beds on a shared unit (float to IMC only with educator-verified skills)
• Staffing includes roughly 80 RNs and 40 PCTs with free charge nurses on night shift
• Patient ratio of 1:5 for RNs, with PCTs covering 7-15 patients
• Uses Welch Allyn vital sign machines, GE EKG machines, Pyxis, stat strip (Nova) glucometers, Philips remote tele boxes and in-room monitors, and iMobile iPhones
• Meditech EMR used for charting
• Night shift schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Requires 4 weekend shifts per month (Friday and Saturday nights)
• On-call requirement with availability until 4:00 AM or float coverage within the system

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• BLS and other unit-required certifications (AHA or ARC accepted, not expiring within 30 days of start) required
• NIH Stroke Certification required for PCU
• Minimum 2 years of cardiology experience required, including open heart, heart failure, post Cath lab, and valve patients
• LVAD experience and Meditech proficiency preferred
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for FL and MO candidates)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a high-acuity cardiology PCU with a strong focus on fall and skin precautions
• Charge nurses round each shift to verify fall precautions and support staff with care planning
• CNCs provide ongoing education and support to unit staff
• Team-oriented personality encouraged, with willingness to assist PCTs and fellow RNs
• Navy blue scrubs required; fleece jackets not permitted
• Unit recognized among the top 5% for patient experience within HCA, ranking 3rd company-wide in Q4 2023
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify; no local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered