Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse
Abilene, TX
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,605/week
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Overview

  • Start Date07/27/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,605/week

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (2 years)
  • Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Progressive Care Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse, Stepdown Nurse or Intermediate Care Nurse (2 years)
    Education
  • Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

Description

Registered Nurse - PCU (Night Shift) - Texas, Abilene

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel/Contract
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
  • Hours per Week: 48
  • Start Date: July start date strongly preferred
  • Location Requirement: Must live 150 miles or more from the facility
  • Flexibility: May be asked to float to another floor or campus

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
  • Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

  • Minimum years of experience in specialty: 1 year of recent Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
  • Prior travel experience: Not required

Additional Requirements

  • Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
  • E-Verify or Attestation
  • Various facility-specific acknowledgments and forms must be reviewed and signed prior to start, including:
    • Vaccination Information Acknowledgment
    • TB and Occupational Exposure Acknowledgment
    • Patient Centered Pledge
    • Contract Employee Receipt and Acknowledgement
    • Computer Security Agreement
    • Corporate Compliance Acknowledgment
    • Confidentiality Statement
    • Employee Misconduct Registry Acknowledgment
    • Self Identify Form
    • Relationship to Physician Form
    • Authorization for Background Check
    • Traveler Identification Form
  • Orientation modules (~3-4 hours) required during onboarding
  • Two professional references within 3 years of start
  • Resume or employment application required
  • Annual updates required for background checks, certifications, and competencies

Competencies & Certifications (As Applicable)

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
  • Chemotherapy Certification
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Color Blind Testing (online Ishihara test accepted)
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
  • Pass/Fail Testing for Telemetry Nurses (EKG/Medication)

Note: Candidates must be flexible to float to other units or campuses as needed.

Employer

Access Healthcare

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About

Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!


Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!

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About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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