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

Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TX
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in San Antonio, TX
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$1,783
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/02
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in San Antonio, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Methodist Hospital. This role pays $1,783 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 San Antonio, TX, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Methodist Hospital
  • Location: San Antonio, TX 78229
    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.

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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near San Antonio, 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 nursing experience is available at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio?
Methodist Hospital combines adult emergency care with advanced neuroscience, cardiac and transplant surgery, burn care, and complex maternity services. Travelers may work with critically ill medical, surgical, neurological, or high-risk obstetric patients.
What should neuro travelers know about Methodist Hospital?
Neuroscience services include stroke, brain hemorrhage, tumors, epilepsy, spine trauma, neurocritical care, neurointerventional procedures, and dedicated neurosurgical operating rooms. Neuro and ICU travelers may see patients requiring both procedural treatment and prolonged critical monitoring.
Which specialty programs may be especially relevant for surgical and critical-care travelers?
The hospital supports heart transplant and cardiovascular surgery, colorectal and thoracic procedures, orthopedics, urology, and a dedicated burn and reconstructive center. These programs create a diverse postoperative and critical-care population.

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 San Antonio

Explore San Antonio, TX

At the heart of a broad clinical network across south-central Texas sits San Antonio, TX. Methodist Hospital and University Health anchor much of the metro's inpatient care, and recurring coverage keeps travelers in surgical suites and labor-and-delivery units across the city. Assignments frequently extend into Schertz, Cibolo, and New Braunfels, which make practical residential bases. VIA buses can help with some central trips, though the metro's spread means most assignments still come down to a drive. Time off tends to revolve around the River Walk, where the pace slows and the dining and the river paths are easy. Beyond it, the missions and the Pearl district give a quieter option on a full day off.

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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