# Job Opportunity – IMCU/Step Down Registered Nurse – Texas
Start Date:
November 30, 2026
Location:
Lubbock, Texas
Compensation:
Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule:
12-hour shifts with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios; 6 weekend shifts per schedule period required; floating between units; 48-hour work weeks approved; 12-hour orientation provided
Highlights:
- Work in a 379-bed Short Term Acute Care facility with Level II Trauma Center designation
- Manage complex patient populations including cardiac drips, post cardiac catheterization procedural care, and tracheostomy/ventilator patients
- Utilize Epic charting system for clinical documentation
- Patient diagnoses include NSTEMI, AFib/RVR, sepsis, pneumonia/COPD, CHF, stroke, GI bleed, and closed fractures/trauma
- Special procedures include TAVR, Watchman device, TR bands, sheaths, cardiac angiograms, heart catheterizations, and post-CABG care
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
Requirements:
- Current RN license (compact license accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of step down/IMCU nursing experience required
- Experience with 1:4 patient ratios
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Current CPI and NIHSS certifications required
- Level II Trauma Center experience required
- Proficiency with cardiac telemetry, vasoactive drips, blood product administration, central line management, ventilator care, and cardiac monitoring
- Epic experience strongly preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Community hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
- Two professional references covering one year of experience within the last three years
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This intermediate care position offers the opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills in a dynamic acute care environment serving diverse patient populations. You'll work alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams at a major trauma center while gaining exposure to cutting-edge cardiac and critical care procedures. The facility provides free employee parking and supports professional development through comprehensive orientation and specialty training.
Additional Information:
- Uniform requirement: Solid navy blue scrubs for licensed nursing personnel
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- One pre-approved time off request available
- Floating between sister facilities may be required
- Local radius: 50 miles