Director of Progressive Care (PCU)

Strong Force Staffing

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 95,004 - 142,506

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits
Retirement plan
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance

Job summary

Strong Force Staffing seeks a Director of Progressive Care (PCU) in Fort Worth, Texas. This senior leadership role requires 2+ years of PCU acute care experience and involves overseeing multiple high-volume inpatient units, leading around 200 FTEs, and managing operational, quality, and financial accountability. Competitive salary range is $95,004 – $142,506, with comprehensive benefits. This position is ideal for someone keen on making a long-term impact in clinical operations.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of recent leadership experience in a PCU setting.
  • Active Texas RN or compact license is required.
  • BLS & ACLS certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee 78 inpatient beds in multiple high-volume units.
  • Lead approximately 200 full-time employees.
  • Manage operational, quality, and financial accountability.

Skills

PCU acute care leadership
Staff engagement
Operational accountability
Quality improvement
Patient experience management

Education

BSN
MSN (preferred)

Job description

Fort Worth, Texas, United States All Med Search

About the job Director of Progressive Care (PCU)

Director of Progressive Care (PCU)

Building Stronger Clinical Teams for a Stronger Tomorrow

This is a senior leadership role overseeing multiple high-volume inpatient units, including two PCUs, Oncology/Blood Cancer, and Renal Transplant services. The units run full and require a director who understands throughput, staffing pressure, and accountability at scale.

This position reports directly to the VP of Nursing Operations and carries true operational authority.

Scope of Responsibility

Oversight of 78 inpatient beds

Leadership of approximately 200 FTEs

Full operational, quality, and financial accountability

Drives patient experience, staff engagement, and clinical outcomes

Required Experience

2+ years of recent PCU acute care leadership

BSN required; MSN preferred

Active Texas RN or compact license

BLS & ACLS required

Compensation

Salary Range: $95,004 – $142,506 (based on leadership experience)

Sign-on and relocation considered case by case

Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan

This role is best suited for a director who thrives in complexity and wants long-term impact—not a placeholder title.

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