RN PCU Float
Wichita Falls, Texas
United Regional Health Care System

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – PCU Float

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Start dates available: February 9 or February 23
• Must be agreeable to floating between Med Surg, PCU, and ER holding units
• ICU experience is a bonus but not required
• Schedule: 84 hours biweekly with a 72-hour guarantee

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year typical for travel RN roles (no higher requirement specified)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses (Required)

• ACLS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• PALS (as applicable)
• NRP (as applicable)
• CHEMO (as applicable)
• TNCC (as applicable)
• EFM (as applicable)
• ENPC (as applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable)
• State Nursing License (must be verified within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (RN) within 30 days of start

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 1 year of start, including SS trace and county searches for last 7 years, nationwide sex offender check
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• Immunizations and health screenings (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract):

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series of 3, or declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of chickenpox
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required (with option for medical/religious exemption subject to review)
  • COVID vaccination documentation required

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific documents and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., parking policy, confidentiality, code of conduct, orientation)
• References: 2 references required within 3 years of start
• Skills checklist: Required and must be updated annually
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Notes

• Candidate must be flexible to float across multiple units (Med Surg, PCU, ER)
• ICU experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Schedule guarantees 72 hours biweekly with potential for 84 hours

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse comfortable with floating and working in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple units.