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($5,000 Sign-on Bonus) ICU/Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - FT Nights in Alvarado
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What they do
A PCU or Stepdown Registered Nurse cares for hospital patients who need close monitoring but not intensive care. Works in a hospital unit typically called Progressive Care Unit or Stepdown Unit. Monitors life signs and medications for patients who are progressing from more critical to less critical care. Works under the supervision of a physician, as part of a hospital nursing team.
$83,173 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
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Job Ref:
3169048122
Employer:
Network Company Name:
Methodist Health System Industry:
Healthcare other
Job Type:
Full Time State:
Texas City:
Alvarado Zip Code:
76009
Post Date:
09/04/2026
Hours of Work :
7p-7a
Days Of Week :
Work Shift :
12X3 Night (United States of America)
Job Description :
Job Family:
Nursing Job Title:
STAFF NURSE
- 0635
Reports To:
- Nurse Manager
- All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO.
Inclement Weather Status:
Required to report to work
Category B:
Employee with
Patient Care Impact FLSA:
Non-Exempt Job Purpose:
- In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging nursing position, you'll work with multidisciplinary team members to provide our patients the best care.
You'll be at the heart of our patient-centered care, valued for your compassion as you continually strive to improve the patient experience. With clear communication and dedication to building relationships that promote a collaborative environment, you'll be accountable for your performance and empowered to take initiative for your professional growth
- while being engaged and eager to build a winning team.
- Registered Nurse (RN) renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients.
Provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and supervises other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care.
- Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN Preferred
- Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas
- Current Basic Life Support Certification
- Additional certifications as required by department
Related Work Experience and Other Skills:
- Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care.
- Work experience: Minimum 12 months RN experience or completion of Nurse Residency Program
- Works with confidential material
Job Responsibilities:
- Communicate clearly and openly
- Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
- Be accountable for your performance
- Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
- Take initiative for your professional growth
- Be engaged and eager to build a winning team
Job Roles:
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Assumes responsibility for the nursing components of the patient/family/significant other educational processes.
- Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members and evaluates understanding of informational manner.
- Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and facility.
- Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
- Provides a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
- Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development.
- Utilizes the nursing process to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.
- Other duties as assigned
Age-Specific Care Considerations:
Vary Based on
Specialty Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical Factors (% of Time):
- 20•Standing Stationary •60•Standing/Moving About •15•Sitting •2•Climbing •20•Bending (stooping/crouching) •2•Kneeling •1•Crawling •30•Reaching •90•Handling •90•Talking •0•Driving •15•Smelling Hearing (% of Time): •100•Normal Noise Level •0•Occasional Loud Noise •0•Constant/Very Loud Noise •0•Constant Low Level Noise Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): •5•Respiratory Irritants •50•Skin Irritants •50•Allergic Irritants •50•Wet Work•Hands •1•Wet Work•Feed •0•Operation of Heavy Equipment •0•Climbing of Ladders •0•Working in High Places •50-75•Use of Electrical Equipment •25-50•Use of Sharp Utensils •80•Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids Carrying (% of Time): •50•Up to 10 Lbs •30•10-20 Lbs •10-30•20-50 Lbs •10•50-100 Lbs •0•100+ Lbs Lifting (% of Time): •45•Up to 10 Lbs •30•10-20 Lbs •10-30•20-50 Lbs •10•50-100 Lbs •0•100+ Lbs Push/Pull (% of Time): •10•Up to 10 Lbs.
- 10•10-20 Lbs •30•20-50 Lbs •10•50-100 Lbs •10•100+ Lbs Visual Demands (Yes or No): •Yes/No•Vision Essential •Yes/No•Vision Not Essential Environmental Demands (% of Time): •100•Indoor •0•Outdoor •0•Hot Environment •0•Cold Environment Other (% of Time): •10•Visual Strain Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission.
We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two
AMSN PRISM
Awards for exemplary nursing practice. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including: Magnet designation for nursing excellence Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023) Top 10 Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly Employer (2023) With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care. Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters-and your career can grow.