Travel IMC / Stepdown Registered Nurse – Lubbock, TX | Up to $2,258/Week | Days.

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Intermediate Care (IMC) / Progressive Care (PCU) Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment at a reputable acute care hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

Position Overview:

The IMC / Stepdown RN provides specialized nursing care to patients who require advanced monitoring and treatment beyond a general medical-surgical unit. Responsibilities include cardiac telemetry monitoring, administering and titrating cardiac medications, caring for patients following cardiac catheterization and other interventions, managing tracheostomy and ventilator patients, and responding to changes in patient conditions.

This position is ideal for an RN experienced in progressive care, intermediate care, or stepdown nursing who is comfortable managing complex cardiac, respiratory, and neurological patients.

Assignment Details:

Location: Lubbock, TX.
Weekly Pay: Up to $2,258.
Start Date: November 16, 2026.
Duration: 13 weeks.
Schedule: Days, 3×12 hours (7:00 AM–7:00 PM).
Hours: 36 hours per week.
Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per scheduling period.
Floating: Required, potentially including nearby sister facilities.
On-Call: None.
Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Progressive Care / IMC.

Required Qualifications:

At least 1 year of RN experience; 2+ years in PCU, IMC, or Stepdown preferred.
Active Texas RN license or eligible compact RN license in hand at submission.
Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Level II Trauma experience required.
Experience with cardiac drips and post-cardiac catheterization care.
Tracheostomy and ventilator management experience.
Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and monitor telemetry.
Willingness to float between units as required.
First-time travel nurses may be considered if they meet the clinical requirements.

Unit Highlights:

32-bed Progressive Care Unit.
Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:4.
Level II Trauma hospital with 379 staffed beds.
Common diagnoses include atrial fibrillation, NSTEMI, CHF, sepsis, COPD, stroke, and GI bleeding.
Specialized procedures include TAVR, Watchman, cardiac catheterization, and post-CABG care.
Epic charting experience preferred.
48-hour schedules may be approved.

Benefits:

Benefits: 401(k), Dental Insurance, Paid time off, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Referral Program.

Apply Today:

Apply with Nexus MedPro Staffing to be considered for this IMC / Stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Lubbock, Texas.

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