Travel Step Down RN

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

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration: 4 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 4 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Step Down RN for a night shift position requiring compact RN licensure and Epic charting experience in a Level II Trauma Center.

• Step Down/PCU unit in a short-term acute care hospital with 379 staffed beds
• Level II Trauma Center setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:00)
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Floating between units required
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• 48-hour work weeks approved
• Uses Epic EMR (required)

• Active TX or Compact RN license required in hand at submission
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, and telemetry monitoring required
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
• IV therapy skills including central line, peripheral line, and PICC line management, blood product administration, and phlebotomy
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and rapid response/code team participation
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration not required)
• Genitourinary/renal care experience including CBI, hemodialysis management, and renal failure/transplant care
• Neurological/psychiatric care experience including CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal preferred
• Wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE experience
• Feeding tube care and management experience
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

• Provide direct patient care to a step down/telemetry patient population requiring close monitoring
• Solid navy blue uniform or scrub attire required for licensed nursing staff
• Free parking available in designated employee/visitor lots
• 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-submittal RTO requests may not be granted
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities within the system
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history with the health system as a permanent, travel, or per-diem employee

American Traveler Job  #P-775061. 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
- Stepdown

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.