Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location: Austin, TX
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 10/6/2026
Salary: $1638/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Contract RN – PCU / IMC / Stepdown (Nights)
Location
Austin, TX | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 12-Hour Shifts | Rotating Weekends | No Call Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Intermediate Care (IMC) / PCU unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Perform pre- and post-operative care for assigned patients
- Manage drip titration and non-titration drips as required by patient condition
- Operate and monitor unit equipment including IV pumps, SCD pumps, BiPAP/CPAP, and telemetry monitoring systems
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system
- Maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications throughout the assignment
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in the state of Texas
- Current BLS certification (required)
- Current ACLS certification (required)
- Minimum 1 year of PCU, IMC, or Stepdown nursing experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) certification
- Experience with Meditech EMR
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us
- Work on a well-staffed unit supported by PCTs and dedicated Telemetry Monitor Techs, allowing RNs to focus on high-quality patient care
- Join a collaborative team environment on a structured 13-week travel assignment with a consistent night shift schedule and no on-call obligations
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