PCU Float Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in Wichita Falls, Texas

Apply for a 13-week PCU travel nursing job in Wichita Falls, TX, supporting progressive care and medical-surgical units on night shift.

Join a collaborative clinical team as a PCU Float Registered Nurse supporting progressive care and medical-surgical units. This 13-week travel assignment is ideal for an experienced RN who is comfortable caring for adult and geriatric patients, floating between PCU and Med Surg, and managing a wide range of telemetry and higher-acuity medical conditions. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, this welcoming North Texas community offers a relaxed pace of life, convenient amenities, and access to outdoor recreation while providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Float / Resource Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820-$1,910
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Alternating 36- and 48-hour weeks; 84 hours every two weeks with a 72-hour guarantee
• Floating: PCU and Med Surg; flexibility to float is required
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Ratios: Approximately 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights
• Orientation: 36 hours, including required learning modules
• Weekend Coverage: Required as needed; weekend frequency may vary, and fixed schedules cannot be guaranteed

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand before the start date
• At least 2 years of recent RN experience in PCU, progressive care, stepdown, or medical-surgical/telemetry settings
• Previous travel nursing experience required; experience in a resource or float role is highly valued
• Epic electronic medical record experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Current Nursys verification and required credentials available for submission
• Demonstrated ability to work night shifts, weekends, and alternating 36/48-hour schedules
• Strong communication, prioritization, patient assessment, and care coordination skills

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in PCU and Med Surg environments
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, recognize clinical deterioration, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, surgical drains, and tracheostomy care
• Administer medications and blood products safely, including insulin protocols, heparin protocols, and cardiac or vasoactive drips according to unit guidelines
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, angiography, cardiac surgery, hemodialysis, and related procedures
• Perform IV starts, phlebotomy, wound care, bladder care, feeding tube management, and other essential bedside nursing interventions
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, utilizing rapid response and code team processes when indicated
• Document timely and accurately in Epic while communicating effectively with providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Float between PCU and Med Surg as needed while maintaining safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care

Apply now for this PCU Float travel nurse contract in Wichita Falls, Texas, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving North Texas patients.

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.