PCU Travel Nurse Job in Arlington, TX | Nights (3x12)
Medical City - Arlington
Arlington, TX
Open
Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Arlington, TX
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$1,646
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Arlington, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Medical City - Arlington. This role pays $1,646 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Medical City - Arlington
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Location: Arlington, TX 76015 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Texas and national regulatory bodies.
Medical City - Arlington — Arlington, TX
Arlington, TX
Medical City Arlington is an acute care hospital with adult and pediatric emergency services and a dedicated women's hospital on its Arlington campus.
- Its Texas-designated Level II Trauma Center has trauma resuscitation and operating rooms, with continuous access to neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery and interventional radiology. Read More
- A neuro intensive care unit treats head and spine injuries. The hospital also holds DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center designation.
- General surgery covers abdominal, colorectal and gastrointestinal conditions, including cancer. Postoperative care includes a PACU and hospital admission when an overnight stay is needed.
- Cardiovascular procedures include coronary bypass surgery, angioplasty, coronary and peripheral stenting, and robotic mitral valve repair.
- Medical City Women's Hospital Arlington includes antepartum rooms, an obstetric emergency department, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.
- A Level III NICU cares for premature and critically ill newborns, including infants with respiratory distress and sepsis.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Arlington, TX
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
What kind of high-acuity experience can travel nurses find at Medical City Arlington?
Medical City Arlington is a Level II trauma hospital with adult and pediatric emergency services, advanced stroke care, cardiac surgery, and women's services. Travelers may work with emergency, trauma, neuro, cardiac, surgical, or maternity populations.
What should neuro and trauma RNs know about Medical City Arlington?
The hospital has a neuro ICU and Comprehensive Stroke Center designation, with continuous access to neurosurgery, orthopedics, and interventional radiology for trauma patients. That supports assignments involving brain and spine injuries as well as complex stroke care.
How extensive are maternity and neonatal services at Medical City Arlington?
The Women's Hospital includes antepartum care, an obstetric emergency department, labor and delivery, postpartum services, and a Level III NICU. Travelers in L&D, postpartum, or NICU may work with both routine and high-risk maternal-newborn patients.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Texas
Compact license accepted. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
See the Texas Licensing Center →
Explore Arlington, TX
Arlington, TX lands squarely between Dallas and Fort Worth, which means travelers based here can take contracts across the entire Metroplex without relocating. Local demand leans toward telemetry and emergency department coverage serving one of the region's densest suburban populations. Transportation is the caveat: Arlington has no citywide rail service, so a vehicle is effectively required. I-30, I-20, and TX-360 frame the city, putting downtown Fort Worth twenty minutes west and Dallas thirty minutes east. Grand Prairie, Mansfield, and Hurst add nearby housing options at a range of price points. The entertainment district's stadiums and parks fill weekends without leaving town, and DFW Airport sits twenty minutes north for flights between contracts.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · Arlington, TX · $1,646 /wk