PCU / Stepdown
PCU / Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Lubbock, TX | 13-Week Contract
This neuro-focused PCU/Telemetry unit is a great fit for travel nurses — including first-time travelers — with solid step-down or telemetry experience. The unit operates in a fast-paced environment with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team and dedicated mentors to support new-to-travel clinicians.
Shift & Schedule
- Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3x12-hour shifts
- 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period
- Self-scheduling; no on-call required
- Floating between units is required; refusal to float may impact guaranteed hours
Patient Population & Clinical Scope
The unit cares for a neurology and neurosurgical patient population, including:
- TIA/stroke patients (Comprehensive Stroke Center designation)
- Epilepsy monitoring (dedicated EEG monitoring beds)
- Post-operative neurosurgical patients (ACDF, TLIF, XLIF, craniotomy)
- Subdural hematoma and other neurologic pathologies
- Cardiac drips (Cardene, heparin, and others) are administered on this unit
Admissions come primarily from the ED, ICU, and PACU. Interdisciplinary support includes PT, OT, speech therapy, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and respiratory services.
Required Certifications
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Key Skills
Telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management, central/peripheral line care, blood product administration, heparin protocols, insulin drip titration, cardiac and vasoactive drip management, non-invasive airway management
Dress Code
Solid navy blue scrubs; print tops not permitted
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of PCU/telemetry experience
- Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
- 2 professional references covering the last 3 years