Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit (Sign-on, Relo).

About the Role:

As a Registered Nurse on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) , you will deliver high-quality, individualized nursing care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring and close clinical observation. This is a dynamic and intellectually stimulating role that places you at the intersection of critical thinking, compassionate patient interaction, and advanced cardiac monitoring.

You will serve as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating with physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals to drive meaningful patient outcomes. Every shift, you will apply the nursing process — assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation — to a broad spectrum of medical conditions, making clinical acuity and adaptability essential strengths in this role.

Incentives: 

• Sign-on bonus $12,500.
• Relocation Assistance: $5,000.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver direct, individualized nursing care to PCU/telemetry patients using evidence-based, scientific nursing principles
• Connect patients to cardiac monitoring equipment and accurately read, interpret, and respond to electrocardiogram (ECG) and heart rate data
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans aligned with desired patient outcomes
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and their families, serving as a trusted advocate throughout the care continuum
• Maintain full compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and all applicable regulatory, policy, and accreditation standards
• Participate actively in committee work, quality improvement initiatives, and survey readiness activities
• Handle sensitive and confidential patient information with the highest degree of professionalism and discretion
• Maintain a professional presence and demeanor at all times, serving as a standard-bearer for nursing excellence on the unit

What You'll Bring:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing).

Licensure & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas (or compact eligibility).
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required prior to completion of orientation.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required prior to completion of orientation.

Experience:

• New graduates are welcome — this organization supports nurses at every stage of their career.

Skills & Attributes:

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with diverse patient populations.
• Strong telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring skills (or eagerness to develop them).
• Excellent interpersonal communication with patients, families, and care team members.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Hourly Rate: $30.51 – $55.03 (commensurate with experience).
• Sign-On Bonus: $12,500.
• Relocation Assistance: $5,000.
• Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Self-Scheduled — giving you flexibility and control over your work-life balance.