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

Job Opportunity: PCU Float Registered Nurse

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
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.
• Night shift options: either 3 or 4 shifts per week, each 12 hours (7 PM to 7 AM).
• Start date preferred within the next 3-5 weeks.
• 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 PCU experience within the last year.
• 2 years or more of total travel nursing experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS certification.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check within 1 year of start, including SS trace, county searches (7 years), nationwide, and sex offender registry.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start.
• E-Verify or attestation required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Immunizations and health screenings required (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of chickenpox
  • Seasonal flu vaccine (required October 1 - May 31; medical/religious exemptions possible)
  • COVID vaccination documentation
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant acceptable).
• Required facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be completed prior to start.

Additional Requirements

• Must be agreeable to floating between units.
• Must be flexible with scheduling, including weekend shifts and alternating shift lengths.
• Two professional references within the last 3 years required.
• Resume or employment application required.
• Annual updates required for skills checklist and orientation safety manual acknowledgment.

This position is ideal for experienced travel Registered Nurses comfortable with Med-Surg float assignments, night shifts, and flexible scheduling in a fast-paced environment.