Travel Neuro PCU/Stepdown RN - $2,717 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown Neuro position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications along with Epic charting experience.

Details

• Neuro PCU/Stepdown unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:4 at night, occasionally 1:5
• Day shift schedules available as 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts (6:45am-7:15pm)
• Required to float divisionally, including overflow and ED holds
• Must be able to work 2-3 holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required, in hand before start
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube, and HFNC management
• Experience managing neurological conditions such as CVA, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders, and TBI
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and use of rapid response/code teams

Additional Information

• Provide stepdown-level care to neurological and cardiac telemetry patients
• Manage patients with renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine/metabolic conditions as needed
• Perform wound care and isolation precaution protocols as required
• Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for positive results
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius; local candidates are not accepted for this position
• RTO requests must be finalized prior to submission or before accepting an offer

American Traveler Job ID #P-749996. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.