Travel PCU RN - $1,987 per week

American Traveler 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring TX or compact RN license, 1:4 ratios, and telemetry experience.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting within the PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown unit, part of a Level II Trauma Center
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Weekend requirement of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating between units required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR
• Cardiac telemetry monitoring with emergency response capabilities including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Utilizes Rapid Response and Code teams
• Manages IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central and peripheral line care
• Administers cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and manages Heparin protocols
• Titrates cardiac and insulin drips
• Performs respiratory care including nasal cannula and oxygen administration

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior experience with 1:4 patient ratios
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required for consideration
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry-based nursing care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response within a PCU/Stepdown setting
• Dress code requires solid navy blue scrub attire for licensed nursing staff
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process, as post-offer time off requests may not be granted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius for local acceptance at a lower bill rate
• Former permanent employees may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history at a Providence facility, including permanent, travel, or registry/per-diem roles

American Traveler Job ID #P-770166. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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