Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
3 days ago
San Antonio
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Antonio, Texas. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in San Antonio, TX (zip code 78212). This 13-week travel nursing job places you in a state-of-the-art cardiovascular PCU, offering specialized patient care in a modern 35-bed inpatient tower. San Antonio is a top destination for Texas healthcare professionals, known for its vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and welcoming community.\n \n\nTexas Nursing Job Details\n\n • Location: San Antonio, TX 78212\n, • Healthcare Setting: Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU), 4th Floor Inpatient Tower\n, • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)\n, • Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 09/23/2025 – End: 12/23/2025)\n, • Shift: 12-hour night shifts (19:00–07:00)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts per schedule\n, • Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1470-$1570\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Active Texas RN license (Registered Nurse)\n, • ACLS certification required\n, • Telemetry competency\n, • Minimum 1 year of recent PCU, Telemetry, or acute care nursing experience\n, • Ability to work collaboratively with LVNs, nursing students, and healthcare teams\n, • Cardiac care experience preferred (CABG, Heart Cath with PCI, pacemakers, CHF, chest pain, valve procedures)\n, • Strong communication skills, positive attitude, and flexibility\n\n\nPCU Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver direct patient care in a 35-bed cardiovascular progressive care unit\n, • Monitor and manage patients requiring cardiac drips and BIPAP support\n, • Document patient care using Meditech EMR\n, • Collaborate with RNs, LVNs, techs, and unit clerks in a multidisciplinary healthcare team\n, • Maintain safe patient ratios (1:4 or 1:5)\n, • Float to PCU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry units as needed\n, • Participate in cardiac procedures: CABG, Heart Cath with PCI, watchman, pacemakers, CHF, chest pain, valve procedures\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #418540. 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 About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus