PCU Travel Nurse Job in Houston, TX | Nights (3x12)

HCA Houston - Kingwood Houston, TX
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Houston, TX
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$1,647
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Houston, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at HCA Houston - Kingwood. This role pays $1,647 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this PCU travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PCU travel nurse job in Houston, TX, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: HCA Houston - Kingwood
  • Location: Houston, TX 77339
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  • 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.

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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Houston, 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.

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

Resources for this PCU job in Houston

Explore Houston, TX

Built around the Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX holds one of the densest clusters of hospitals and research institutions anywhere. Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center handle a large share of the cases moving through the metro's emergency departments and the ICU. Because the region sprawls, many travel nurses base in Sugar Land, Katy, or The Woodlands and commute in toward the medical districts. METRORail helps for trips around the Texas Medical Center itself, but a car is still the norm for the wider metro. Come the weekend, Hermann Park and the neighboring Museum District give clinicians familiar places to recharge. The concentration of hospitals at the center is what makes Houston a regular stop for travelers.

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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