PCU RN
Odessa, TX
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring TX or compact RN license and willingness to obtain TNCC/TCAR within 30 days of starting.

Details

• Work in a newly opened Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a hospital setting
• Care for MS/Tele, PCU, and/or critical care patients, with floating to these areas during low census
• MS/Tele patient ratio of 6:1; Critical Care ratio of 2:1
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Cerner EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• TNCC/TCAR certification required within 30 days of starting
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in profession required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, central/PICC/arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator care, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and high flow nasal cannula
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Experience with neuro assessment and care including craniotomy, CVA, EVD, and intracranial bleed management preferred
• Experience with post-cardiac procedures including TAVR, pacemaker management, and sheath removal

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across PCU, telemetry, and critical care areas as census needs dictate
• Utilize rapid response and code team protocols as needed
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with mandatory compliance
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Two professional references from supervisors within the last 3 years required for consideration
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position