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PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Tele | 13-Week Night Travel Nursing Contract in Lubbock, Texas

Step into a rewarding PCU Registered Nurse travel nursing opportunity in Lubbock, Texas, where you’ll care for patients with complex neurological and cardiac conditions in a collaborative Neuro Tele stepdown environment. This fast-paced assignment offers strong interdisciplinary support, dedicated mentors, and the opportunity to expand your expertise in telemetry, dysrhythmia management, stroke care, and neurosurgical nursing. First-time travel nurses are welcome.

Why You’ll Love This PCU RN Opportunity

• Join a high-acuity Neuro Tele/PCU team caring for patients with stroke, epilepsy, trauma, and neurosurgical diagnoses.
• Work alongside experienced mentors and a comprehensive interdisciplinary care team.
• Build valuable experience with cardiac telemetry drips, including Cardene and heparin protocols.
• Enjoy the welcoming West Texas community of Lubbock, known for its friendly atmosphere, vibrant university culture, local dining, arts, and wide-open scenic surroundings.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Unit: Neuro Tele/Progressive Care Unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,740–$1,840
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4 on days and nights; up to 1:5 on weekends
• Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May float between units or nearby affiliated locations based on operational needs
• Charting: Epic electronic health record

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent RN experience in PCU, progressive care, stepdown, telemetry, or a comparable acute-care setting
• Previous experience caring for patients with neurological, cardiac, trauma, or neurosurgical conditions
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated telemetry nursing experience, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, isolation precautions, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management
• Ability to manage or titrate applicable cardiac, insulin, heparin, and vasoactive drips according to unit protocols
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills

Neuro Tele RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU and Neuro Tele patients in a fast-paced acute-care environment.
• Monitor patients with TIA, stroke, epilepsy, subdural hematoma, trauma, and neurosurgical conditions.
• Perform ongoing assessments, recognize changes in condition, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Interpret telemetry rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias using established protocols.
• Administer medications and manage cardiac, insulin, heparin, and vasoactive drips as assigned.
• Provide central line and peripheral IV care, blood product administration, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway support.
• Collaborate with physicians, rapid response teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, radiology, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate and support patients and families while promoting safe, coordinated, and evidence-based care.
• Float between designated units when needed and contribute to a flexible, team-oriented practice environment.

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel contract and join a collaborative Neuro Tele team in Lubbock, Texas.

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.