Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

Lubbock, TX
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse, Stepdown – Lubbock, Texas, United States. This travel, temporary assignment begins on 11/01/2026 for a duration measured in weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,475 to $1,562 per week. Guaranteed hours are 0.0. Evening, 8-hour shifts (five days per week) are scheduled for the step-down patient population in a hospital setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,475–$1,562 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0
- Contract duration: 0 weeks
- Shift: Evening, 8-hour shifts (5x8)
- Start date: 11/01/2026
- Work setting: Hospital, travel temporary assignment
- Role type: PRN travel nurse

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to step-down unit patients according to care plans and hospital protocols
- Monitor patient status, assess vital signs, identify changes, and respond to clinical concerns
- Administer medications, therapies, and treatments as orders dictate; monitor for adverse effects
- Collaborate with physicians, unit leadership, and other health professionals to coordinate care and discharge planning
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
- Maintain patient safety and comfort, manage lines and tubes, and follow isolation and infection-control practices

Requirements
- Active RN license in good standing (state requirements to be determined)
- Experience in step-down or intermediate/acute care settings preferred
- Ability to work evening, 8-hour shifts (5 days per week)
- Willingness to participate in a travel temporary assignment (PRN)
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work effectively in a hospital setting and adapt to a fast-paced environment

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Assignment-specific credentialing and orientation assistance
- Ongoing clinical support and access to resources during the assignment
- Opportunities for additional travel assignments within a nationwide network

Find more opportunities
If you’re considering other openings, apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional travel nursing roles available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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