Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Contract in Lubbock, Texas

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Lubbock, Texas, providing high-acuity cardiac stepdown and progressive care to medically complex adult patients. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) seeking a rewarding Texas travel nursing job with a collaborative healthcare team.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1:4 patient ratio with an average daily census of 30
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 12 weekend shifts during the contract
• Call: Not required
• Float: May float between progressive care and stepdown units, including nearby sister facilities when needed
• Orientation: 12 hours

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or a compact RN license in hand at submission
• At least 1 year of recent RN experience; 2 years of experience in an intermediate care, progressive care, cardiac stepdown, or similar setting is preferred
• Level II trauma experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification and CPI certification, as applicable
• Recent experience caring for patients with cardiac conditions, complex medical diagnoses, and post-procedural needs
• Demonstrated competency with telemetry interpretation, cardiac drips, post-cardiac catheterization care, tracheostomy and ventilator care, and vasoactive medication management
• Ability to work scheduled weekends and commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays when scheduled
• Strong communication, teamwork, assessment, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, renal, and complex medical conditions in a cardiac stepdown environment
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, recognize clinical changes, and respond promptly to dysrhythmias and emergencies
• Safely manage cardiac and vasoactive drips, heparin protocols, insulin protocols, oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy
• Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization, angiography, TAVR, Watchman procedures, CABG, and other cardiac interventions
• Provide post-procedural care for patients with TR Bands, arterial sheaths, chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, and other invasive devices
• Care for patients requiring tracheostomy management, continuous ventilation, ventilator support, and non-invasive airway management
• Assess and care for patients with conditions such as atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, NSTEMI, acute renal failure, sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, CVA, TIA, GI bleeding, and altered mental status
• Administer medications and blood products, manage isolation precautions, perform ongoing assessments, and document care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, IV specialists, rehabilitation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float between assigned units as needed while maintaining safe patient care, effective handoff communication, and compliance with unit standards

Apply now to join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team and advance your travel nursing career in Lubbock, Texas. This welcoming West Texas community is known for its friendly atmosphere, vibrant culture, and wide-open spaces.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.