Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start Date10/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel to Odessa, Texas, as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse and make an immediate impact in a high-acuity PCU environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced RN with telemetry, MS/Tele, or critical care experience who thrives in a fast-paced acute care setting.
Overview
Join a collaborative healthcare team in West Texas and provide exceptional patient care in a busy Progressive Care Unit. This travel nurse job offers the opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills, work with complex patients, and support a dynamic unit with floating as needed based on census. Candidates with Cerner experience and prior travel nursing experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Details
- Position: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820-$1,910
- Setting: Progressive Care Unit supporting MS/Tele and critical care patients
- Location: Odessa, TX 79761
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Experience in progressive care, telemetry, or acute care nursing preferred
- Ability to care for MS/Tele, PCU, and higher-acuity patients
- Cerner charting experience preferred
- Flexibility to float to related units as needed
- Strong communication, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for progressive care and telemetry patients
- Monitor patient conditions closely and respond promptly to changes in status
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes
- Deliver skilled bedside nursing in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Float to MS/Tele, PCU, and critical care areas based on unit needs and census
- Document patient care accurately in the facility charting system
- Maintain excellent clinical judgment and time management throughout each shift
Why Apply?
- Competitive weekly pay for travel RN jobs in Texas
- Opportunity to build progressive care and telemetry nursing experience
- Supportive team environment in a respected acute care hospital setting
- Great opportunity for nurses seeking West Texas healthcare jobs
Apply now to join this Odessa, TX travel nursing opportunity and advance your career as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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About Odessa, TX
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Odessa, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Odessa, TX is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 94°F, and average lows are around 70°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 57°F, and average lows are around 31°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available and relatively easy to find in Odessa, TX.
- Odessa is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended for travel nurses.
- Odessa has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population falling in the working-age group.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Odessa.
- Odessa offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, and there are opportunities to explore art and music in the local scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games, and there are outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring nearby natural attractions.
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