Travel RN - Med/Surg in Lubbock, TX

Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 30, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring a TX or compact RN license and at least 1 year of experience. Details Medical Surgical unit within a short-term acute care, Level II Trauma Center hospital Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:00 Patient ratio of 1:5 Every other weekend required Floating between units required, with potential floating to sister facilities No on-call requirements Requirements Active TX or compact RN license required, must be in hand at time of submission BLS certification required Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required Epic charting system experience required Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care Experienced in IV therapy including blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and phlebotomy Skilled in gastrointestinal care including bowel obstruction management and colostomy/ileostomy care Experienced in genitourinary/renal care including continuous bladder irrigation and hemodialysis management Knowledgeable in medication administration including heparin, insulin, and PCA Experienced in isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac management Background in orthopedics, ortho trauma, neurological/psychiatric, substance withdrawal, and plastics patient populations Skilled in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and use of rapid response/code teams 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years, which may include Charge RNs/Leads Additional Information Provide direct patient care to a diverse Med/Surg population including orthopedic, neurological, and surgical patients Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) Dress code requires solid navy blue colored uniforms or scrub attire for licensed nursing personnel Free parking available in designated employee/visitor surface lots Must reside within a 50-mile radius to be considered for the local candidate rate Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility First-time travelers are welcome to apply RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process, as post-offer time off requests may not be accommodated