Travel IMCU​/Step Down RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.

• Specialty:
  Intermediate Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for an Intermediate Care/Step-Down unit requiring Level II Trauma experience and TX or compact RN licensure.

• Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)/Step-Down setting within a Level II Trauma Center
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Special care areas include cardiac drips, post cath lab procedural care, and trach/vent patients
• Weekend commitment of 6 shifts per schedule period
• Floating required between units
• No on-call requirements
• 48-hour work weeks approved

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS required; CPI preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required, 2+ years in Progressive Care or Intermediate/Stepdown preferred
• Level II Trauma experience required;
  Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac drip titration, post cath lab care, and trach/vent management required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Charge RN experience preferred

• Provide care for cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and renal patient populations with telemetry monitoring
• Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and utilize rapid response/code teams as needed
• Manage vasoactive and cardiac drips, including titration
• Dress code requires solid navy blue scrub attire for licensed nursing staff
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be accommodated
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply with required experience
• Former employees may return after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Two supervisory references required, covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting

American Traveler Job  #P-769279. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Intermediate Care

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.