Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Telemetry RN
El Paso, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,480/week

Posted 8 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,480/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Texas Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel Assignment

Location: El Paso, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)
Hours per Week: 36
Call Requirements: None
Weekends: 2 per pay period

Unit Overview

Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (Telemetry)
Number of Beds: 24
Staffing: 41 total staff
- Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
Patient Ratio: 1 RN to 5 patients
Equipment: GE remote telemetry
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech
Permanent Positions Available: Yes

Required Certifications & Licenses

Registered Nurse (RN) License
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
NIH Certification

Experience Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN in a specialty relevant to Progressive Care/Telemetry
Competency in interpreting cardiac rhythms is mandatory

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership experience (Charge Nurse)
Critical care experience
Monitor technician experience

Typical Patient Population & Procedures

Cardiac cath lab post PACU patients (including left/right heart caths, pacemakers, Watchman devices, ablations)
Stroke patients
COVID-19 patients

Work Environment & Culture

Team-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
Adaptable to change and open to constructive criticism
Comfortable working under a hands-on director

Dress Code

Scrub Colors: Galaxy blue for nurses, Hunter green for PCTs
Not acceptable: hooded sweaters/jackets, full pull-over sweaters, fanny packs, Crocs shoes

Unit Policies

Mandatory huddle at nurse’s station at shift start (06:45 or 18:45) with full attendance expected
Bedside shift report required
Updating patient communication boards during bedside shift report is expected

Additional Notes

This is a travel nurse position with no call responsibilities.
Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1049 reviews)

231 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Friendly, professional,

Cons

None

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Review of Tiffany Smith on Apr 28, 2026

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

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About El Paso, TX

As a Travel Telemetry PCU Nurse in El Paso, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 95°F and low of 71°F.
Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.

Demographics

El Paso is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
The population has a wide age range, and common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, and golfing.
The city also hosts summer concerts and has various cultural attractions.

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