Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,167 per week in Lubbock, TX

The facility provides comprehensive support services and structured orientation to ensure clinical success, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced step-down nurses looking to expand their critical care skill set in a collaborative environment. Competency in cardiac drips, arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, central line care, chest tubes, and ventilator management.

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Start Date: November 2, 2026
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6 weekend shifts per schedule period, 48-hour weeks approved, floating between units required

Highlights:

• Intermediate Care Unit position at a 379-bed Level II Trauma Center providing short-term acute care
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios with a focus on cardiac drips, post-cath lab procedural care, and trach/vent management
• Epic charting system experience preferred with 12 hours of orientation provided
• Work with interdisciplinary support teams including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
• Care for diverse patient populations including TAVR, Watchman procedures, post-CABG, and cardiac interventions
• Free employee parking available in designated surface lots

Requirements:

• Active RN license with compact state privileges (must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of step-down or IMCU nursing experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience required; Level I experience preferred
• Current ACLS, BLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with 1:4 patient ratios and cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Competency in cardiac drips, arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, central line care, chest tubes, and ventilator management
• Skills in post-cardiac cath care, angiogram procedures, sheath removal, TR bands, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Two professional references covering one year of experience within the last three years
• Willingness to float between sister facilities as needed

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced progressive care environment at a well-established trauma center serving a diverse patient population. You'll gain valuable experience with advanced cardiac procedures including TAVR and Watchman device placement while working alongside dedicated interdisciplinary teams. The facility provides comprehensive support services and structured orientation to ensure clinical success, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced step-down nurses looking to expand their critical care skill set in a collaborative environment.

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