Travel PCU​/Tele RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a PCU/Telemetry position requiring at least 1 year of experience and a TX or compact RN license, with first-time travelers welcome to apply.

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) within a short-term acute care hospital with 379 staffed beds
• Level II Trauma Center setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Weekend requirement of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Floating between units required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active TX or compact RN license required, must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum of 2 years of PCU/Telemetry nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, including Heparin protocols and insulin drip titration
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• Experience with oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required for consideration

• Provide telemetry and PCU-level nursing care including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• Dress code requires solid navy blue scrub attire 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)
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront, as post-offer requests may not be accommodated
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate, or within the radius for local consideration
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-775009. 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
- Progressive Care Unit

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.