Travel PCU RN - $1,701 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Surgical PCU / Stepdown (Night Shift) | 13-Week Contract

Location

San Antonio, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Rotating Weekends | 13 Weeks | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Surgical PCU, managing a patient ratio of 1:4 (occasionally 1:5)
• Operate and monitor equipment including kangaroo pumps, PCAs, chest tubes, ostomies, PEG tubes, NG tubes, and Foley catheters
• Perform and assist with post-operative care for procedures including tracheostomy, laryngectomy, bowel resections, lobectomies, thoracoscopies, mastectomies, thyroidectomy, and related surgeries
• Manage routine care for JP drains, biliary drains, abdominal/chest tube drains, TPN, and tube feeds, including telemetry monitoring
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain strict documentation compliance including admission and shift documentation
• May float to MedSurg, MedSurg PCU, or ED holds as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (or compact equivalent) in the state of Texas
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS / ALS certification required
• Proficiency with Meditech EMR
• Strong time management and critical thinking skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior PCU experience strongly preferred
• Tracheostomy care experience preferred
• Team-oriented, positive attitude, and adaptable to a fast-paced surgical environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity Surgical PCU within a nationally recognized medical center serving a diverse patient population
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary care environment with a focus on patient communication, safety, and infection prevention

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #786278. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the "why" behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others