Neuro Tele RN
Lubbock, TX
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Neuro Telemetry PCU – Lubbock, TX 79410

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00), 91-day assignment. Six weekend shifts required per six-week schedule. Patient ratios 1:4 during nights, 1:5 on weekends.

Highlights:

• Work in a 379-bed Level II Trauma Center with a Comprehensive Stroke Center designation
• 29-bed Neuro Telemetry unit with daily census of 27 patients, including a dedicated 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team approach with dedicated mentors for new caregivers
• Fast-paced environment caring for diverse neurosurgical and neurologic patients including stroke, trauma, epilepsy monitoring, and post-surgical cases
• EPIC electronic health record system with comprehensive support services including IV teams, rapid response teams, and therapy services
• First-time travelers welcome; floating between units may be required

Requirements:

• Active Texas RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; at least 1 year required in relevant specialty
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with 1:4 patient ratios and telemetry/PCU/stepdown settings
• Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, cardiac drip management (including titration), vasoactive drips, insulin and heparin protocols
• Experience with non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration, and isolation precautions
• Charting system experience required; EPIC preferred
• Level II Trauma Center and community hospital experience preferred
• Two professional references covering one year within the last three years

Why Join Us?

This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity neuro telemetry environment with excellent interdisciplinary support and dedicated mentorship. You'll gain valuable experience in a comprehensive stroke center while caring for complex neurosurgical and neurologic patients in a team-oriented setting. The facility provides free parking, 12 hours of orientation, and the flexibility to request pre-approved time off. Holiday commitment required: must work 3 of 5 major holidays during the assignment period.