PCU Progressive Care RN
Odessa, TX
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry/PCU RN with a TX or compact RN license and at least 1 year of recent experience in a progressive care setting.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a hospital, supporting a newly opened unit
• Care for MS/Tele, PCU, and/or critical care patients, with potential ICU patient assignments
• Float to MS/Tele, PCU, or critical care areas as needed during low census
• Patient ratios of 6:1 for MS/Tele and 2:1 for Critical Care
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Cerner charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• TNCC or TCAR certification required, with ability to obtain within 30 days of starting if not already certified
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in profession required
• Experience with 1:4 patient ratios required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central/peripheral/PICC line management, and arterial line management
• Neurological care experience including craniotomy, CVA, EVD, intracranial bleeds, lumbar drains, and post-TPA care
• Respiratory care skills including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and ABG interpretation
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Experience with cardiovascular procedures such as pacemakers, post-cardiac angiogram/MI care, TAVR, and sheath removal
• Experience managing patients with renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis care
• Knowledge of isolation precautions, wound care, and IV insulin protocols

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to medical-surgical telemetry, PCU, and critical care patients
• Support rapid response and code team activities as needed
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, with zero tolerance for positive results
• Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position