PCU RN
Lubbock, TX
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00), 91-day assignment. Six weekend shifts per six-week schedule required. No on-call required.

Highlights:

• Work in a Level II Trauma Center with 379 staffed beds providing comprehensive stroke and epilepsy monitoring services
• Patient ratios of 1:4 during days and nights, 1:5 on weekends with a 27-patient daily census
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment with dedicated mentors, IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response support
• Care for diverse neurosurgical and neurological patients including stroke, trauma, epilepsy monitoring, and post-surgical cases
• Utilize EPIC electronic health record system in a fast-paced acute care setting
• Float opportunities between units; first-time travelers welcome with comprehensive orientation

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; at least 1 year required in specialty
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with telemetry, PCU/stepdown care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 1:4 patient ratios
• Proficiency in central/peripheral line management, blood product administration, cardiac and vasoactive drip management, heparin and insulin drip titration
• Level II Trauma Center and community hospital experience preferred
• Must provide two professional references covering one year within the last three years
• Commitment to working three of five major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a comprehensive stroke center with specialized epilepsy monitoring capabilities while gaining valuable experience in neurosurgical and neurological care. You'll join a supportive team environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, dedicated mentorship, and access to modern equipment and technology. Free parking is provided, and flexible time-off requests are available when submitted upfront during the application process.