# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Texas
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Location: Austin, Texas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM, 13-week contract assignment. Four weekend shifts per month required (Friday and Saturday are considered weekend nights). 1:5 patient ratio with dedicated PCT support.
Highlights:
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52-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in cardiology surgical and medical patients with PCU level of care
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Diverse case mix including open heart, heart failure, post-catheterization lab patients, valve procedures, LVAD placements, pacemakers, ablations, and watchman procedures
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Free charge nurses on every shift with no patient assignment, plus dedicated resource RN and house supervisor support
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Meditech EMR system with modern equipment including Philips remote telemetry and comprehensive monitoring technology
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Strong unit culture recognized in top 5% for patient experience across the organization; ranked #3 company-wide in Q4 2023
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Supportive leadership team with Clinical Nurse Coordinators rounding each shift to provide education and assistance
Requirements:
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state eligibility
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Minimum 2+ years of progressive care or critical care nursing experience
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Cardiology experience required, including open hearts, heart failure, post-catheterization lab patients, and valve patients
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LVAD experience preferred
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Meditech EMR proficiency preferred
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BLS certification required; ACLS strongly preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join an award-winning cardiology team that prioritizes both patient outcomes and staff support. This unit offers exceptional learning opportunities with advanced cardiac procedures while maintaining a collaborative environment where charge nurses, educators, and leadership are readily available to assist. The unit's focus on evidence-based fall prevention and skin care protocols, combined with its recognition for outstanding patient experience, makes this an ideal setting for nurses passionate about cardiac care excellence.
This is a contract nursing position offering the opportunity to work with a highly experienced team in a state-of-the-art cardiac facility. Call requirements may include being placed on call by house supervisor with availability until 4:00 AM, or floating within the system as needed.
