PCU Telemetry Registered Nurse
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a progressive care nursing team in Abilene, TX, and put your telemetry and stepdown skills to work in a fast-paced travel RN role caring for low-acuity ICU and high-acuity intermediate care patients. This 13-week healthcare contract is a great opportunity for an experienced PCU RN who values teamwork, strong clinical support, and meaningful patient care in a welcoming West Texas community hospital.

Job Details

• Position: PCU RN | Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
• Location: Abilene, TX 79601
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Call: Once every 6 weeks
• Weekend Coverage: 6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820 - $1,910
• Setting: Progressive Care / Intermediate Care Unit / Stepdown Unit
• Start Date: 09/08/2026

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required; 2 years of experience in the service line preferred/required for submittal
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with electronic health record charting systems preferred; Altera experience is a plus
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care, intermediate care, or stepdown setting
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills and experience managing high-acuity monitoring needs
• Must be available to complete required lab items within 72 hours of accepting the offer
• Travel RN experience preferred
• Comfort with facility onboarding requirements and orientation modules

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for patients with low-acuity ICU needs and high-acuity telemetry needs
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs continuously, responding quickly to changes in patient condition
• Manage vasoactive, cardiac, and insulin infusions with frequent titration as needed
• Deliver care for patients recovering from neurologic, cardiac, and post-procedure events
• Perform frequent neurological assessments and support patients receiving thrombolytic or post-catheterization care
• Care for patients with high oxygen needs, pericardial drains, temporary pacemakers, and other complex clinical needs
• Collaborate with charge nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, coordinated care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the charting system
• Support RN-driven patient care with assistance from PCTs and other unit resources
• Promote a safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care environment

Why Apply for This Travel RN Job in Abilene, TX?

• Work in a supportive community hospital environment
• Gain experience in a high-acuity progressive care and telemetry setting
• Enjoy a travel nursing assignment in welcoming West Texas
• Build your resume with a strong PCU RN healthcare opportunity

Apply now for this PCU RN travel contract in Abilene, Texas, and join a team committed to excellent patient care.

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