Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Dallas, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding 13-week travel assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Dallas, TX 75243. Join a leading Dallas healthcare team in North Dallas, a thriving community known for top-rated amenities, diverse dining, and proximity to major city attractions. This travel nursing job offers professional growth in a modern clinical setting while making a positive impact on patient care.

PCU Nursing Job Details

• Location: Dallas, TX 75243 (North Dallas – vibrant healthcare community with excellent restaurants, shopping, and parks)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: December 16, 2025
• End Date: March 17, 2026
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Heart Building/Pavilion I, 3S/PCU Floor
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour night shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit Size: 24 beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Dress Code: Royal Blue Scrubs
• EMR: Meditech
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1360 - $1460

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU, step-down, or acute care RN experience
• Proficiency with cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Cardizem)
• Strong accountability and effective communication skills
• Ability to float to Med-Surg, Telemetry, and Orthopedic units as needed
• Experience with Meditech EMR preferred

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to PCU patients, including those recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries
• Monitor and manage cardiac drips and telemetry equipment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Assist with bedside procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, and PICC insertions
• Care for patients post-CABG, AVR/MVR, aortic root repairs, LVAD, immediate post-VATS (chest tubes), and post-vascular surgeries
• Support patients pre- and post-cath lab and electrophysiology (EP) procedures (pacemaker/AICD, heart caths, PCIs, TAVR)
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with unit policies and healthcare guidelines
• Demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and a caring attitude in a fast-paced clinical environment

Apply now to join our Dallas healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse. Take the next step in your travel nursing career and make a difference in Texas patient care today!

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