Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Amarillo, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Amarillo, Texas
Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Amarillo, TX (zip code 79106). This travel nursing job offers competitive pay, professional growth, and the chance to join a leading healthcare team in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. Amarillo is known for its welcoming community, affordable living, and access to scenic attractions—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding Texas nursing jobs.
Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details
Job Title : Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment
Location : Amarillo, TX 79106 (Texas Panhandle)
Assignment Type : Travel Nursing, On-Site
Start Date : November 10, 2025
End Date : February 9, 2026
Contract Duration : 13 weeks
Estimated Weekly Pay : $1620 - $1660
Shift : 12-hour nights (7 : 00 PM - 7 : 30 AM), 3 shifts per week
Hours per Week : 36
Openings : 3 Cardiac Stepdown RN positions available
Unit : Intermediate Care (Med / Surg and Cardiac Stepdown patients)
Unit Size : 24 beds, average daily census 12-14
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio : 1 : 4 to 1 : 6
Registered Nurse Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in Cardiac Stepdown, Intermediate Care, PCU, or acute care nursing
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state (required for Texas nursing jobs)
Current certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Recent Epic EMR experience (within last 6 months)
Proficient in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, rapid response / code team participation, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, cardiac drips (no titration), oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway management, and isolation precautions
Must reside at least 50 miles from Amarillo facility (no local candidates)
Willingness to float to units of equal or lower acuity as needed
Available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if required
Previous charge nurse experience preferred
Travel nursing experience preferred but not required
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
Deliver safe, compassionate, and effective nursing care to adult cardiac stepdown and intermediate care patients
Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and progress using Epic EMR
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
Administer medications and manage cardiac drips (no titration)
Interpret and respond to cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias
Participate in rapid response and code blue situations
Educate and support patients and their families throughout the care process
Float to similar nursing units as required by facility needs
Apply now to join our healthcare team in Amarillo, Texas, and take the next step in your travel nursing career with this exceptional Cardiac Stepdown RN opportunity!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #420547. 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 : PCU
About Planet Healthcare
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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
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Benefits
Travel Rn Pcu Progressive Care • Amarillo, TX, United States