Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit

Explore a Lubbock, Texas travel nursing job for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) providing high-acuity cardiac stepdown and progressive care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Located in ZIP code 79410, Lubbock offers a welcoming West Texas community setting for your next travel nursing assignment. This 13-week night-shift contract offers a consistent schedule, approximately 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios, and the opportunity to care for patients recovering from cardiac, vascular, neurologic, and complex medical procedures.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Healthcare Setting: 32-bed cardiac stepdown and progressive care unit
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4 on nights
• Call: Not required
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately 12 weekend shifts during the contract
• Orientation: 12 hours

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or a compact RN license in hand at submission
• At least 1 year of recent acute-care nursing experience; 2 years preferred
• Experience in an intermediate care, progressive care, cardiac stepdown, or similar high-acuity nursing setting
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS and CPI certifications
• Demonstrated experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, cardiac drips, post-cardiac catheterization care, and ventilated patients
• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator management, central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, PICC lines, and vascular access
• Strong patient assessment, communication, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, renal, and complex medical conditions.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry, recognize dysrhythmias and changes in cardiac rhythm, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Manage and monitor cardiac and vasoactive infusions according to established protocols.
• Deliver pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterizations, angiograms, TAVR procedures, Watchman procedures, sheath removal, and TR bands.
• Care for patients recovering from CABG, myocardial infarction, post-TPA treatment, and other cardiac interventions.
• Provide tracheostomy care and care for patients requiring continuous mechanical ventilation or noninvasive respiratory support.
• Administer medications, blood products, insulin protocols, anticoagulation therapies, and other prescribed treatments safely.
• Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, manage lines and drains, interpret relevant laboratory results and ABGs, and document care in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Participate in emergency response, patient education, discharge planning, and safe transitions of care.
• Float between appropriate units when needed and maintain flexibility for weekend and holiday scheduling.

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel RN opportunity in Lubbock, Texas, and join a collaborative progressive care team.

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.