Progressive Care Unit Float RN
Wichita Falls, Texas
United Regional Health Care System

Registered Nurse - PCU Float (Travel/Contract)

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Support primarily Medical-Surgical units with floating duties.
• Work schedule: 84 hours biweekly with a 72-hour guarantee. Must agree to an alternating 36/48 hour schedule; facility may consider straight 48-hour shifts.
• Shift options: Day shifts, either 3 or 4 shifts per week, each 12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM).
• Start date preferred within 3-5 weeks from hire.
• Weekend work required, potentially most weekends during the contract. Block scheduling may be accommodated but set schedules cannot be guaranteed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with at least some experience within the last year.
• Minimum 2 years of total travel nursing experience.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• E-Verify or attestation.
• Background check within 1 year of start, including SS trace, county searches (7 years), nationwide, and sex offender registry. Must be renewed annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start.
• State license verification within 30 days of start.
• Medication and competency exams as applicable.
• Orientation and facility-specific acknowledgments/forms prior to start.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Immunizations and titers required (2 vaccines or positive titer unless exempt):

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (or history of chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (2-step PPD or equivalent).
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - May 31); medical or religious exemptions may be submitted.
• COVID vaccination documentation required.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start; must have plan for completion within 72 hours of contract signing.
• TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status.

References & History

• Two professional references within 3 years of start.
• Resume or employment application required.
• Annual skills checklist update required.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be agreeable to floating and flexible scheduling.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but fixed schedules are not guaranteed.
• Facility-specific policies and forms must be completed prior to start.
• Some certifications and requirements may vary based on specific clinical assignment or facility needs.