Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Mckinney, TX
All Medical Personnel - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN – PCU / Stepdown (Travel Contract)

Overview

Join a high-acuity progressive care (PCU/Stepdown) team where you’ll deliver intermediate-level care, closely monitor cardiac rhythms, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support safe, timely interventions for patients with changing conditions. This is a 13-week travel contract with 12-hour day shifts and a 36-hour/week schedule.

Required Skills

• Strong PCU/Stepdown or telemetry nursing fundamentals (rhythm recognition, escalation, rapid response)
• Patient assessment, prioritization, and timely intervention in an acute-care environment
• Clear, compliant documentation and effective care-team communication
• Comfort using cardiac monitoring/telemetry equipment and interpreting trends

Nice to Have Skills

• Prior travel experience
• Experience supporting a newly launched or expanding unit
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination skills (RT, pharmacy, case management, providers)

Preferred Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred)
• At least 1 year of recent acute-care experience in PCU/Stepdown, IMC, or telemetry (more experience preferred)

Other Requirements

• Active RN license (Texas or compact eligibility)
• BLS and ACLS required
• NIHSS required
• Schedule: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Anticipated start date: December 15, 2026
• Must be able to meet standard pre-start compliance requirements for a travel contract