Travel Trauma Stepdown (PCU) Registered Nurse - $1,638 per week
Denton, TX, 76205, USA
- $136 p/week
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Travel Nurse
- Progressive Care Unit
- Registered Nurse
This position is for a travel Registered Nurse specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing, providing advanced patient care in a 25-bed PCU in Denton, Texas. The role requires clinical expertise in telemetry monitoring, stroke and cardiac patient care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams during a 13-week travel contract. The job includes 12-hour shifts, a competitive weekly wage, and benefits such as 401K matching and health coverage.
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Denton, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/22/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Denton, Texas
Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) with a rewarding travel assignment in Denton, TX (zip code 76210). This 13-week travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art healthcare facility, providing clinical support alongside a collaborative healthcare team. Denton is a top destination for Texas nursing jobs, known for its vibrant community, excellent dining, and lively arts scene.
PCU Nursing Job Details- Location: Denton, Texas 76210
- Healthcare Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Assignment Length: 13-week travel contract
- Start Date: December 22, 2025
- End Date: March 23, 2026
- Nursing Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12-hour day shifts)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1360 - $1460 per week
- Patient Ratio: 4:1 (flexes to 5:1 during staffing shortages)
- Unit Size: 25 beds
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- Minimum 1 year of recent PCU, progressive care, or acute care nursing experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
- Strong communication, clinical support, and teamwork skills
- Preferred: Experience as a preceptor or charge nurse
- Deliver high-quality patient care to PCU patients, including those with stroke, cardiac drips, continuous BiPAP, and post-procedure needs
- Monitor and interpret telemetry and bedside monitoring equipment
- Assist with emergent procedures such as thoracentesis
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Meditech EMR
- Uphold unit policies, safety protocols, and best nursing practices
Experience the best of North Texas healthcare while advancing your nursing career in a supportive environment. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in the lives of patients in Denton, Texas!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHRWith over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #436862. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU
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