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Job Opportunity: RN - PCU

Location: El Paso, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)
Hours per Week: 36
Call Requirements: None
Weekends: Yes, 2 per pay period

Unit Overview

Unit Type: Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (Telemetry)
Number of Beds: 24
Staffing (Night Shift): 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 2 Patient Care Technicians
Patient Ratio: 1 RN to 5 patients
Equipment: GE remote telemetry
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech
Permanent Positions Available: Yes

Required Certifications & Licenses

Registered Nurse (RN) License (Texas)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
NIH Certification

Experience Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN in a specialty relevant to this role (Telemetry/Cardiac PCU)

Preferred Skills & Experience

Leadership experience (Charge Nurse role)
Critical care experience
Monitor technician experience
Competency in interpreting cardiac rhythms

Typical Procedures on Unit

Care for post-cardiac cath lab patients (left/right heart caths, pacemakers, Watchman device, ablations)
Stroke patient care
COVID-19 patient care

Work Environment & Culture

Team-oriented with a sense of urgency
Adaptable to change and constructive feedback
Comfortable working under a hands-on director

Dress Code

Scrub Colors: Galaxy blue (Nurses), Hunter green (PCTs)
Not acceptable: Hooded sweaters/jackets, full pull-over sweaters, fanny packs, Crocs shoes

Unit Policies

Mandatory shift huddle at nurse’s station at shift start (06:45 or 18:45) — punctual attendance required
Bedside shift report with patient communication board updates expected

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

This position does not require prior travel experience.

Facility

Del Sol Medical Center

3.3rating(55 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Del Sol Medical Center

4.0rating

Anonymous

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Staff Position

Review of Del Sol Medical Center on Apr 6, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
314 beds

ADDRESS10301 Gateway WestEl Paso, TX 79925

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About El Paso, TX

As a Travel Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Nurse in El Paso, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 95°F and low of 71°F.
Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.

Demographics

El Paso is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
The population has a wide age range, and common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, and golfing.
The city also hosts summer concerts and has various cultural attractions.

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