Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Houston, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Houston, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – PCU / Progressive Care Unit (Nights)

Location

Kingwood, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Rotating Weekends Expected | Travel

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed PCU/Step-Down unit with a maximum patient ratio of 5:1
• Perform RN assessments, reassessments, and medication administration for a medical-trauma patient population
• Document accurately in the EMR system ( Meditech Expanse )
• Assist with or support procedures including thoracentesis and chest tube management, as well as care of patients post-heart catheterization
• Communicate effectively with all members of the care team to ensure patient-centered outcomes
• Float to adult units as needed per facility guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (must be valid for the state of Texas)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of IMU/PCU/Step-Down experience required — candidates without this experience will not be considered
• Ability to wear Royal Blue scrubs per facility dress code

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior Charge Nurse experience
• Hands-on experience with Meditech Expanse EMR
• Familiarity with thoracentesis and chest tube procedures in a step-down or progressive care setting

Why Join Us

• Join a structured, team-focused PCU unit with consistent staffing ratios and a collaborative care environment
• Opportunity to work a 13-week travel contract with a projected start date in late October 2026