Trauma Stepdown (PCU) Registered Nurse
Denton, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Denton, TX (zip code 76210). This high-demand nursing job places you in a Level 2 trauma center known for its collaborative healthcare team, state-of-the-art technology, and patient-centered approach. Denton offers a vibrant Texas community with excellent amenities and proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth, making it a top destination for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in North Texas.

PCU RN Job Details

• Location: Denton, Texas 76210
• Healthcare Setting: Surgical Trauma Stepdown (PCU), Level 2 Trauma Center
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Start Date: September 29, 2025
• End Date: December 29, 2025
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour night shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit Size: 25 beds, 5th floor, Main Building
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 (max 1:5 for stepdown)
• EMR System: Meditech
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1360-$1460

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state
• At least 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or stepdown RN experience
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Strong clinical skills and excellent communication abilities
• Preferred: Trauma or Orthopedic nursing experience; Meditech EMR proficiency
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, high-acuity healthcare environment

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients requiring acute surgical, trauma, and post-operative interventions
• Monitor and assess patients with trauma, cardiac, neurological, and surgical conditions
• Administer and titrate IV drips (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, etc.)
• Perform frequent patient assessments and monitor vital signs every 4 hours
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes
• Float as needed to other stepdown units, including Heart and Vascular Unit
• Utilize Meditech EMR for accurate documentation and care coordination
• Maintain telemetry monitoring and adhere to all unit policies and clinical guidelines

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel PCU Registered Nurse in Denton, Texas, and experience one of the best travel nursing jobs in North Texas!

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