Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lubbock, TX
Nexus Medpro Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel IMC / Stepdown Registered Nurse – Lubbock, TX | Up to $2,258/Week | Days

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Intermediate Care (IMC) / Progressive Care (PCU) Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment at a reputable acute care hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

Position Overview

The IMC / Stepdown RN provides specialized nursing care to patients who require advanced monitoring and treatment beyond a general medical-surgical unit. Responsibilities include cardiac telemetry monitoring, administering and titrating cardiac medications, caring for patients following cardiac catheterization and other interventions, managing tracheostomy and ventilator patients, and responding to changes in patient conditions.

This position is ideal for an RN experienced in progressive care, intermediate care, or stepdown nursing who is comfortable managing complex cardiac, respiratory, and neurological patients.

Assignment Details

Location: Lubbock, TX

Weekly Pay: Up to $2,258

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Schedule: Days, 3×12 hours (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per scheduling period

Floating: Required, potentially including nearby sister facilities

On-Call: None

Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Progressive Care / IMC

Required Qualifications

At least 1 year of RN experience; 2+ years in PCU, IMC, or Stepdown preferred

Active Texas RN license or eligible compact RN license in hand at submission

Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications

Level II Trauma experience required

Experience with cardiac drips and post-cardiac catheterization care

Tracheostomy and ventilator management experience

Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and monitor telemetry

Willingness to float between units as required

First-time travel nurses may be considered if they meet the clinical requirements.

Unit Highlights

32-bed Progressive Care Unit

Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:4

Level II Trauma hospital with 379 staffed beds

Common diagnoses include atrial fibrillation, NSTEMI, CHF, sepsis, COPD, stroke, and GI bleeding

Specialized procedures include TAVR, Watchman, cardiac catheterization, and post-CABG care

Epic charting experience preferred

48-hour schedules may be approved

Benefits

Benefits: 401(k), Dental Insurance, Paid time off, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Referral Program.

Apply Today

Apply with Nexus MedPro Staffing to be considered for this IMC / Stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Lubbock, Texas.