PCU/Tele RN
Lubbock, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a PCU/Telemetry position requiring a TX or compact RN license and at least 1 year of PCU/telemetry experience.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a short-term acute care, Level II Trauma Center
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
• 13-week assignment with 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Floating between units required
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required
• At least 1 year of PCU/telemetry nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration of cardiac drips required, no titration for vasoactive)
• Knowledge of heparin protocols and insulin drip titration
• Experience with non-invasive airway management and oxygen administration, including nasal cannula
• Familiarity with isolation precautions and PPE use
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry and cardiac monitoring care within a progressive care/stepdown unit setting
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Dress code requires solid navy blue scrub attire for licensed nursing staff
• Free parking available for employees in designated surface lots
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront prior to offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility unless applying as a local candidate
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside the 50-mile radius
• Travelers may be required to float to sister facilities within the health system