PCU Float RN
San Angelo, Texas
Shannon Medical Center

Job Opportunity: PCU Float Registered Nurse

Location: San Angelo, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Support inpatient units including Medical-Surgical (MS), MS/Telemetry, and Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Work a 4x12 hour night shift schedule.
• Epic electronic health record experience preferred.
• Every other weekend work required.
• Start date expected within 3-5 weeks with bi-weekly orientation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card.
• Background check (7-year, including statewide, federal, education verification, and international if applicable).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Education verification or diploma as placeholder if pending.
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start.
• Facility-specific forms including health record, code of conduct, confidentiality, information system security, orientation updates, and vaccine exemption forms (if applicable).
• Passport-style photo for badge.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Fit test within 6 months prior to start; annual updates required.
• Immunizations and titers required within 72 hours of contract signing:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QGold, TSpot, or 2 PPDs within 1 year).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or completed series; declination form if no positive titer.
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or proof of chickenpox disease.
• Drug testing required within 30 days; must include standard panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoid, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine, methadone, propoxyphene).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season (Oct 31 – Mar 31).
• Initial COVID-19 vaccination series required; boosters not required.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within the last 3 years.
• Copy of resume or employment application.
• Annual updates required for skills checklist and orientation safety manual acknowledgment.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient setting with a focus on progressive care and telemetry patients during night shifts. Prior travel nursing experience and required certifications ensure readiness to provide high-quality patient care.