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Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

📍 Fort Worth, texas · · · 36 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$46/hr ≈ $1,656/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

Job description

Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Start Date: 09-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week, weekend rotation

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Monitor and assess progressive care patients with complex medical needs
  • Administer medications and treatments with precision and compassion
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans
  • Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families
  • Document patient progress accurately in the Meditech system
  • Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and escalate as needed

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in Texas or compact state
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of PCU or ICU experience
  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
  • BSN preferred
  • Strong critical thinking and communication skills

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Knowledge & Skills

  • Progressive care and telemetry monitoring
  • Patient assessment and care planning
  • Medication administration and IV therapy
  • Meditech documentation system
  • Team collaboration and patient education
  • Ability to float as needed

Benefits

  • Generous housing stipend
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Paid Time Off to recharge
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program
  • A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Fort Worth, TX

Explore Fort Worth's Stockyards for a taste of cowboy culture, visit the world-class Kimbell Art Museum, catch a show at Bass Performance Hall, enjoy the vibrant Sundance Square, or take a short drive to the Fort Worth Zoo and Botanic Garden - there's always something exciting to do when you're off shift!

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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Why UHCS

Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.