PCU RN
Denton, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,638/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel PCU RN opportunity in Denton, Texas: Join a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit and provide high-acuity bedside nursing care in a collaborative North Texas healthcare setting with easy access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Nursing
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 - $1,540
- Location: Denton, TX 76210
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of recent nursing experience required
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
- Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic, high-acuity Progressive Care Unit environment
- Preferred: Trauma or orthopedic nursing experience
- Preferred: Experience with Meditech electronic medical records
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care to progressive care and stepdown patients
- Monitor telemetry patients and perform frequent reassessments
- Care for patients with surgical, neurological, cardiac, respiratory, and post-operative conditions
- Manage IV therapies and drips according to patient needs and clinical protocols
- Perform routine vital sign checks and thorough nursing assessments
- Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Float as needed within similar stepdown service lines based on unit needs
Why You’ll Love This Travel Nursing Job
- Work in a busy, high-impact unit with a strong team-oriented culture
- Gain exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and clinical scenarios
- Enjoy a stable 36-hour weekly schedule on night shift
- Take advantage of a rewarding travel nursing assignment in a growing North Texas community
Apply now to join this PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Denton, TX and take the next step in your nursing career.
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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Denton, TX
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Denton, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Denton, TX is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance.
- In summer, average highs are around 95°F, while in winter, average lows are around 33°F.
- Be prepared for hot summers and cool winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Denton, TX, with various apartment complexes and rental agencies catering to temporary stays.
- Denton is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include bus services, making it convenient to get around the city.
- Denton has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to seasonal changes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Denton offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants, and it has a thriving arts and music community.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college games, and outdoor activities are abundant with parks and nature trails.
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