Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,730 per week in Austin, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Austin, TX
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,730 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Austin, Texas, 78756!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Active RN License Certifications: Cardiology experience Must-Have: Candidates must have cardiology experience with open hearts, heart failure, post Cath lab patients, and valve patients. Description: This is a backfill contract position for a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit. The position involves working overnight shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Applicants must be available to float within the system and be on call if required. Four weekend shifts per month are required, specifically Friday and Saturday nights. The unit has a total of 52 progressive care beds, 6 intermediate care beds, and 14 cardiovascular intensive care unit beds. Approximately 80 registered nurses and 40 patient care technicians staff the unit. Patient ratios are 1:5 for registered nurses, while patient care technicians typically manage 7-15 patients. Equipment used in the unit includes vital sign machines, EKG machines, medications dispensing systems, and mobile devices for communication. Typical procedures performed include cardioversions and radiologist-guided thoracentesis. This unit cares for various cardiac patients, including those recovering from catheterizations and open-heart surgeries, as well as advanced heart failure patients. The team priority includes safety measures to prevent falls and skin breakdown. The ideal candidate will have a team-oriented attitude and be willing to assist fellow staff members. The dress code requires navy blue scrubs, and fleece jackets are not permitted. This unit has recently been recognized for outstanding patient experience performance within the organization. Candidates interested in this role should be prepared for a dynamic environment focused on quality patient care.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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