Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,734 per week in Austin, TX

The unit's focus on evidence-based fall prevention and skin care protocols, combined with its recognition for outstanding patient experience, makes this an ideal setting for nurses passionate about cardiac care excellence. Diverse case mix including open heart, heart failure, post-catheterization lab patients, valve procedures, LVAD placements, pacemakers, ablations, and watchman procedures.

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PCU RN in Austin, Texas, 78756!

# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Texas

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Location: Austin, Texas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM, 13-week contract assignment. Four weekend shifts per month required (Friday and Saturday are considered weekend nights). 1:5 patient ratio with dedicated PCT support.

Highlights:

• 52-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in cardiology surgical and medical patients with PCU level of care
• Diverse case mix including open heart, heart failure, post-catheterization lab patients, valve procedures, LVAD placements, pacemakers, ablations, and watchman procedures
• Free charge nurses on every shift with no patient assignment, plus dedicated resource RN and house supervisor support
• Meditech EMR system with modern equipment including Philips remote telemetry and comprehensive monitoring technology
• Strong unit culture recognized in top 5% for patient experience across the organization; ranked #3 company-wide in Q4 2023
• Supportive leadership team with Clinical Nurse Coordinators rounding each shift to provide education and assistance

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2+ years of progressive care or critical care nursing experience
• Cardiology experience required, including open hearts, heart failure, post-catheterization lab patients, and valve patients
• LVAD experience preferred
• Meditech EMR proficiency preferred
• BLS certification required; ACLS strongly preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join an award-winning cardiology team that prioritizes both patient outcomes and staff support. This unit offers exceptional learning opportunities with advanced cardiac procedures while maintaining a collaborative environment where charge nurses, educators, and leadership are readily available to assist. The unit's focus on evidence-based fall prevention and skin care protocols, combined with its recognition for outstanding patient experience, makes this an ideal setting for nurses passionate about cardiac care excellence.

This is a contract nursing position offering the opportunity to work with a highly experienced team in a state-of-the-art cardiac facility. Call requirements may include being placed on call by house supervisor with availability until 4:00 AM, or floating within the system as needed.