PCU RN
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

PCU RN (Night Shift)

Location: Odessa, Texas Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: ASAP Shift: Night, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00) Hours: 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week

Role Overview

• Hiring for high-level PCU RNs or ICU RNs
• Support a newly opened PCU; ICU patients are anticipated
• Care for MS/Tele (telemetry), PCU, and/or critical care patients
• Float to these areas if census is low
• Ratios: MS/Tele 6:1; Critical Care 2:1

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year; must be completed within 72 hours of signing
• Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-Spot) within 1 year, or TB test or chest X-ray within 72 hours of signing; chest X-ray within 2 years for positive responders; annual TB questionnaire required
• Tdap or TD vaccine within 10 years
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (booster required for low/equivocal titer); must be completed within 72 hours of signing
• Hepatitis B: positive titer, series of 3, or declination; must be completed within 72 hours of signing
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable); panels: THC, COC, OPI, METH, AMP, PCP, BZP, BAR, MTD, OXY
• N95 fit test within 1 year, updated annually; PAPR not accepted
• Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (October-April) for 2026-27; deadline 11/30; declining candidates must wear a face mask until March 31
• Medical flu vaccine exemption requires a provider-completed form
• COVID initial series or facility-specific declination required; annual boosters not required

Onboarding and Orientation

• Orientation and safety training modules, plus HIPAA and Fair Warning quiz modules, must be completed within 72 hours of signing; submit the certificate of completion or emailed PDF quiz results (screenshots not accepted)
• Traveler orientation review required
• Facility forms required for all candidates (notice of employment, standards of conduct, standards of behavior, dress code acknowledgement, employee handbook receipt, annual TB questionnaire); update if there is a gap of more than 30 days
• Applicant health record, code of conduct, confidentiality, information system security, and non-employee orientation forms completed before start
• Two references within 3 years of start
• Copy of resume or application required
• Skills checklist required, updated annually