Travel Neuro Tele RN - $1,960 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Telemetry | Lubbock, Texas

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing assignment as a PCU Registered Nurse in Lubbock, Texas. Provide specialized neuro telemetry care on night shifts while supporting patients with complex neurological and medical conditions.

Join a collaborative progressive care team caring for patients recovering from stroke, neurosurgical procedures, epilepsy-related conditions, trauma, and other neurologic pathologies. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary care team in a fast-paced short-term acute care setting.

Located in Lubbock, Texas, this travel RN opportunity places you in the heart of the South Plains, a welcoming community known for its sunny climate, vibrant cultural scene, outdoor recreation, and strong healthcare and education presence.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Neuro Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,740-$1,840
• Schedule: Night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Call: Not required
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4 on days and nights; 1:5 on weekends
• Floating: May float between units or nearby affiliated facilities as needed
• Clinical Environment: Short-term acute care setting and Level II trauma center
• Charting: Epic electronic health record

PCU Travel RN Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Texas; compact license must be active and in hand when required
• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience, including PCU, progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or neuro telemetry experience
• Previous experience caring for patients with neurological or neurosurgical conditions preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification
• Strong telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and cardiac rhythm management skills
• Experience with Epic or another electronic health record system
• Ability to manage a fast-paced travel nursing assignment and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to required weekend coverage and designated holiday scheduling

Neuro Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU and neuro telemetry patients in accordance with professional standards
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, identify clinical changes, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Care for patients with TIA, stroke, epilepsy, subdural hematoma, trauma, and neurosurgical diagnoses, including patients recovering from spinal and cranial procedures
• Administer and monitor cardiac and vasoactive infusions, including heparin and Cardene, according to established protocols
• Manage central and peripheral lines, blood product administration, oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway support, insulin infusions, and isolation precautions
• Recognize changes in patient condition and activate rapid response or code resources when indicated
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, radiology, social services, IV teams, and other care partners
• Educate patients and families while promoting safe transitions and positive clinical outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Lubbock, Texas, and join a dedicated neuro telemetry healthcare team.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #524742. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

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