Travel Cardiac PCU​/Stepdown RN - $1,894 per week

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

• Specialty:
  Cardiac PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac PCU/Stepdown position requiring a TX or compact RN license and cardiac drip titration experience

• Work in the Cardiac PCU/Stepdown unit of an acute care hospital
• Unit functions as a cath lab recovery/observation area
• Patient population includes cardiac and general med/surg patients
• Uses Paragon EMR charting system
• Night shift schedule, 6:45pm-7am with every other weekend requirement
• 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• 13-week assignment length

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Cardiac drip titration experience required
• Experience pulling sheaths and monitoring cath lab recovery sites required
• General med/surg patient care knowledge required
• BSN not required for this position
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

• Provide direct patient care in a cardiac stepdown/PCU setting including monitoring post-cath lab recovery patients
• Perform sheath pulls and site monitoring for cardiac patients
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year
• Candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-741248. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Cardiac Telemetry

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.