PCU Travel Nurse Job in Plano, TX | Nights (3x12)
Medical City - Plano
Plano, TX
Open
Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Plano, TX
Weekly Pay
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$1,644
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Plano, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Medical City - Plano . This role pays $1,644 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Medical City - Plano
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Location: Plano, TX 75075 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 - Plano — Plano, TX
Plano, TX
Medical City Plano is a Magnet-recognized acute care hospital with trauma, burn, neurological and maternal care programs.
- Its Texas-designated Level I trauma center provides emergency surgery and care for traumatic brain injuries, pelvic fractures and crush injuries. Read More
- Adult critical care includes medical-surgical, neurological, trauma, burn and cardiovascular ICUs, supporting several distinct medical and postoperative patient populations.
- The Burn and Reconstructive Center has a dedicated operating room, burn ICU and inpatient step-down care for recovery after serious burns.
- The Brain and Spine Hospital treats brain tumors, aneurysms and vascular malformations, with cerebrovascular, endovascular and stereotactic neurosurgical procedures.
- Cardiac services include coronary intervention, complex aortic surgery and short-term ventricular support for cardiogenic shock or high-risk coronary procedures.
- Routine and high-risk obstetric care includes maternal-fetal medicine, 24/7 obstetric hospitalists, Level IV maternal care and a Level IV NICU.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Plano, 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 makes Medical City Plano a high-acuity assignment for travel nurses?
Medical City Plano is a Magnet hospital and Level I trauma center with dedicated trauma, burn, neuro, cardiovascular, and maternal critical-care services. Travelers may work with severely injured, neurologically complex, and medically unstable patients across multiple specialty ICUs.
What should burn and trauma nurses know about Medical City Plano?
The Burn and Reconstructive Center includes a burn ICU, dedicated operating room, and inpatient step-down care, while the trauma program manages injuries such as brain trauma, pelvic fractures, and crush injuries. Burn, trauma, ICU, and surgical travelers may see patients through resuscitation, surgery, and recovery.
How advanced are maternity services at Medical City Plano?
The hospital provides Level IV maternal care with maternal-fetal medicine, 24/7 obstetric hospitalists, and a Level IV NICU. L&D, high-risk OB, and NICU travelers may care for some of the most complex maternal-newborn cases in the region.
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 Plano, TX
Plano, TX centers Dallas's northern suburbs, where hospital campuses along the US-75 and tollway corridors keep travel demand spread across several employers. Telemetry and operating room assignments are common placements here. DART's Red Line runs through Plano into downtown Dallas, one of the few Metroplex suburbs where rail commuting is realistic. Frisco, Richardson, Allen, and McKinney adjoin the city with deep apartment stock, though rents run higher than in the metro's southern half. Legacy West and downtown Plano's small historic district cover dining and time off close by, and the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve on the west side covers trail time. DFW Airport sits about thirty minutes to the southwest.
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 · Plano, TX · $1,644 /wk