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Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Pasadena, Texas. & Requirements * Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care * Discipline: RN * ...

Travel NICU RN

Pasadena, TX ยท On-site

$1.5K - $1.6K/wk

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Pasadena, Texas. & Requirements * Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care * Discipline: RN * ...

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How much do pcu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average weekly pay for pcu rn in Houston, TX is $2,209.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,873.08 and $2,534.62 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PCU RN?

PCU RNs, or Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who care for patients whose conditions are not critical enough for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but still require close monitoring and advanced medical care. They typically work with patients who are recovering from surgery, have complex medical conditions, or need continuous cardiac and respiratory monitoring. PCU RNs assess patient status, administer medications, interpret vital signs, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PCU RN?

To thrive as a PCU (Progressive Care Unit) RN, you need strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of cardiac and critical care principles, and an active RN license, often with a BSN and ACLS certification. Familiarity with cardiac monitors, telemetry systems, and electronic health records is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking are essential soft skills that help in managing complex patient conditions. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring patient safety, delivering effective care, and responding rapidly to changes in patient status in the progressive care setting.

What are some common challenges faced by PCU RNs and how can they be managed effectively?

PCU RNs often manage patients with complex, fluctuating conditions, which can be challenging due to the high acuity and rapid changes in patient status. Balancing multiple priorities, such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and coordinating care with the healthcare team, requires strong organizational and communication skills. Effective time management, staying current with clinical best practices, and frequent collaboration with physicians and other nurses are essential to successfully navigating these challenges. Additionally, utilizing available support resources and debriefing with colleagues can help manage stress and promote professional growth.

What is the difference between Pcu Rn vs Medical Surgical Nurse?

AspectPcu RnMedical Surgical Nurse
CertificationsRN license, possibly specialized certifications in critical careRN license, certifications in medical-surgical nursing
Work EnvironmentIntensive Care Unit, high-acuity settingsGeneral hospital floors, medical-surgical units
Employer & IndustryHospitals, critical care unitsHospitals, outpatient clinics, medical centers

The main difference between a Pcu Rn and a Medical Surgical Nurse lies in their work environment and specialization. Pcu Rns work primarily in progressive care units with higher acuity patients, requiring specialized critical care skills. Medical Surgical Nurses work on general hospital floors, caring for a broader range of patients with less intensive needs. Both roles require an RN license and relevant certifications, but their daily responsibilities and settings differ significantly.

What do registered nurses do in PCU?

Registered nurses in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) monitor and assess patients with complex medical conditions, administer medications, and coordinate care plans. They use advanced monitoring equipment and require critical thinking skills to respond quickly to patient changes, often working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

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Infographic showing various Pcu Rn job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,915 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

RN Tele IMU PCU Acute Care - Clinical Nurse Coord

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

Cypress, TX โ€ข On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

Work Schedule: 3 days per week, 7p-7a/Rotating Weekends

Take your nursing leadership career to the next level at HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress and drive clinical excellence as a Medical-Telemetry (Med-Tele) Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN). This frontline leadership position is strategically tailored to attract high-caliber Medical-Surgical, Med-Surg, Medical-Telemetry, Tele, Step-down, Progressive Care, PCU, and Intermediate Care RNs who are ready to combine advanced progressive care expertise with shift operations, patient throughput coordination, and staff mentorship. Practicing within our advanced progressive care unitsโ€”including our state-of-the-art 31-bed inpatient unit housed in the $100 million North Patient Towerโ€”you will oversee comprehensive care services including continuous telemetry and ECG monitoring, non-invasive respiratory support, and complex medication management for acutely ill patients requiring close surveillance. Our commitment to superior clinical outcomes is backed by premier national distinctions, including the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awardโ„ข (ranking us in the top 5% nationwide), America's 250 Best Hospitals Awardโ„ข, and the American Heart Associationโ€™s Get With The Guidelinesยฎโ€“Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. Additionally, our progressive care leaders guide teams within an elite environment recognized through corporate honors like the HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction Award for outstanding nursing excellence, providing an ideal setting to grow your leadership footprint.

Job Summary and Qualifications 

As an Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC), you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

  • Coordinate all clinical and functional operations within the unit or department during the designated shift.
  • Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with clinical standards.
  • Direct, monitor, and evaluate shift nursing care in collaboration with the department management team.
  • Oversee strict adherence to all established hospital policies, clinical procedures, and care guidelines.
  • Act as a central clinical resource, advisor, and mentor for staff members on the unit.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to organizational mission and values to optimize patient experience and clinical outcomes

What qualifications you will need:

  • Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
  • Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
  • Current BLS and ACLS issued from American Heart Association required.
  • 1 year of clinical Med-Surg experience as a licensed RN in a hospital setting required.
Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services 
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence 
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling 
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing 
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts 

Learn more about Employee Benefits 

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, is a 165+ bed, general acute care hospital, founded in 2006 by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community. We strive to provide world-class healthcare to patients throughout Cypress, TX and Northwest Houston. HCA Houston North Cypress provides comprehensive services utilizing the latest in medical technology and equipment. We employ well-respected area physicians and aim to provide an upscale five-star hotel-like ambiance with the comfort of those we care for in mind. Our services include a 20+ bed unit ICU, robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedic care, joint replacement surgery, cancer care, advanced wound care services using hyperbaric medicine, advanced breast cancer screening and imaging, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worldโ€™s Most Ethical Companiesยฎ by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 

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