PCU Telemetry Registered Nurse
Abilene, TX
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs
$1,946/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
Registered Nurse - PCU / Telemetry
Location: Abilene, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36
Job Description
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
- Interact professionally with patients and visitors.
- May be required to float to different floors or other campus locations.
- Must live at least 150 miles from the facility.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Texas
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- Travel experience required
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Additional Information
- Start date expected within 3-5 weeks.
- Orientation includes mandatory modules (~3-4 hours).
- Parking available at no cost during and after orientation.
- Pass/fail testing for Telemetry nurses allows up to 2 attempts (3 with manager approval).
- Candidates must be prepared for possible floating to other units or campuses.
Summary
This travel nursing opportunity is for an experienced Registered Nurse with PCU/Telemetry skills, working night shifts in a Texas facility. The role requires multiple certifications, thorough background and health screenings, and compliance with state-specific employment checks. Candidates must be prepared for a 13-week contract and meet all clinical and administrative requirements prior to start.
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
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Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
About Abilene, TX
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
- Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
- Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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