Intermediate Care (Step-Down) Registered Nurse
Lubbock, TX
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: IMC Registered Nurse

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position floats between units within Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)/Step Down.
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM).
• Weekend work required: 6 shifts per schedule period.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients.
• 48-hour shifts approved.
• Dress code: Solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs for licensed nursing personnel.
• Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor lots.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Intermediate/Stepdown nursing within the last year.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card.
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• E-Verify attestation.
• Education verification for nursing degree (required especially for international education).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months; instant tests acceptable with attestation.
• Respirator medical clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates.

References & Employment History

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates.
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable.

Additional Requirements

• Float Policy Acknowledgement: Candidate may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules (annual regulatory and specialty-specific training) prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Epic training modules completion may be required depending on region and facility.

Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care facility with 379 staffed beds.
• Level II Trauma Center.
• No on-call required.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be able to work weekends as scheduled.
• Block schedules are not required.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this IMC Registered Nurse travel contract position in Texas.