Travel PCU Registered Nurse – Night Shift in Denton, Texas

Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Denton, TX: join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit on 12-hour night shifts with 36 guaranteed hours per week.

Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit in Denton, Texas, where you’ll care for complex surgical, trauma, neuro, cardiac, and stepdown patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 36 guaranteed hours per week on 12-hour night shifts, with an estimated weekly pay range of $1,460-$1,540. If you thrive in a dynamic acute care setting and enjoy providing hands-on, high-impact patient care, this PCU RN job is a great fit.

Job Details

• Position: PCU Registered Nurse
• Type: Travel RN assignment
• Location: Denton, Texas 76210
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460-$1,540
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit / Trauma Stepdown
• EMR: Meditech

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current RN license and eligibility to work as a registered nurse in Texas or as a travel nurse
• At least 1 year of recent RN experience in PCU, stepdown, telemetry, trauma, or acute care preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing, high-acuity hospital environment
• Comfortable working with telemetry monitoring and frequent patient assessments
• Meditech experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for progressive care, stepdown, and trauma patients
• Monitor and interpret telemetry data and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Perform routine assessments, vital sign checks, and ongoing clinical reassessments
• Care for patients with trauma, neuro, cardiac, surgical, and post-op needs
• Administer and manage IV medications and drips as ordered
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to support timely interventions and smooth patient flow
• Document care accurately in the EMR and maintain strong communication with the healthcare team
• Deliver compassionate care that supports positive patient outcomes and a strong patient experience

Location Highlights

Denton offers the best of North Texas living with a welcoming community, energetic local culture, and easy access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Enjoy a city known for its vibrant downtown, dining, music, and outdoor recreation while building your travel nursing experience in a growing healthcare market.

Apply now to join this Denton, Texas healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.