PCU RN
Denton, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,638/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Denton, TX: join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit on 12-hour night shifts with 36 guaranteed hours per week.
Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit in Denton, Texas, where you’ll care for complex surgical, trauma, neuro, cardiac, and stepdown patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 36 guaranteed hours per week on 12-hour night shifts, with an estimated weekly pay range of $1,460-$1,540. If you thrive in a dynamic acute care setting and enjoy providing hands-on, high-impact patient care, this PCU RN job is a great fit.
Job Details
- Position: PCU Registered Nurse
- Type: Travel RN assignment
- Location: Denton, Texas 76210
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460-$1,540
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit / Trauma Stepdown
- EMR: Meditech
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current RN license and eligibility to work as a registered nurse in Texas or as a travel nurse
- At least 1 year of recent RN experience in PCU, stepdown, telemetry, trauma, or acute care preferred
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach
- Ability to adapt quickly in a changing, high-acuity hospital environment
- Comfortable working with telemetry monitoring and frequent patient assessments
- Meditech experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for progressive care, stepdown, and trauma patients
- Monitor and interpret telemetry data and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Perform routine assessments, vital sign checks, and ongoing clinical reassessments
- Care for patients with trauma, neuro, cardiac, surgical, and post-op needs
- Administer and manage IV medications and drips as ordered
- Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to support timely interventions and smooth patient flow
- Document care accurately in the EMR and maintain strong communication with the healthcare team
- Deliver compassionate care that supports positive patient outcomes and a strong patient experience
Location Highlights
Denton offers the best of North Texas living with a welcoming community, energetic local culture, and easy access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Enjoy a city known for its vibrant downtown, dining, music, and outdoor recreation while building your travel nursing experience in a growing healthcare market.
Apply now to join this Denton, Texas healthcare team and take the next step in your travel 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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