Posted August 23, 2026
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
11th Hour Service
Abilene, TX, US
Full Time
30.51USD - 55.03USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
What You'll Do:
What You'll Bring:
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit (Sign-on, Relo).
About the Role:
About the Role:
As a Registered Nurse on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), you will deliver high-quality, individualized nursing care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring and close clinical observation. This is a dynamic and intellectually stimulating role that places you at the intersection of critical thinking, compassionate patient interaction, and advanced cardiac monitoring.
You will serve as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating with physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals to drive meaningful patient outcomes. Every shift, you will apply the nursing process — assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation — to a broad spectrum of medical conditions, making clinical acuity and adaptability essential strengths in this role.
Incentives:
Incentives:
- Sign-on bonus $12,500.
- Relocation Assistance: $5,000.
What You'll Do:
- Deliver direct, individualized nursing care to PCU/telemetry patients using evidence-based, scientific nursing principles
- Connect patients to cardiac monitoring equipment and accurately read, interpret, and respond to electrocardiogram (ECG) and heart rate data
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans aligned with desired patient outcomes
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and their families, serving as a trusted advocate throughout the care continuum
- Maintain full compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and all applicable regulatory, policy, and accreditation standards
- Participate actively in committee work, quality improvement initiatives, and survey readiness activities
- Handle sensitive and confidential patient information with the highest degree of professionalism and discretion
- Maintain a professional presence and demeanor at all times, serving as a standard-bearer for nursing excellence on the unit
What You'll Bring:
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing).
Licensure & Certifications:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas (or compact eligibility).
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- ACLS certification required prior to completion of orientation.
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required prior to completion of orientation.
Experience:
- New graduates are welcome — this organization supports nurses at every stage of their career.
Skills & Attributes:
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with diverse patient populations.
- Strong telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring skills (or eagerness to develop them).
- Excellent interpersonal communication with patients, families, and care team members.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
- Hourly Rate: $30.51 – $55.03 (commensurate with experience).
- Sign-On Bonus: $12,500.
- Relocation Assistance: $5,000.
- Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Self-Scheduled — giving you flexibility and control over your work-life balance.
