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.