Med Surg

Medical-Surgical RN — Night Shift | Lubbock, TX

13-Week Travel Contract | Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

A busy Medical-Surgical unit in Lubbock, TX is seeking an experienced travel RN for a 13-week night shift assignment. This unit cares for a diverse adult and geriatric population with a mix of surgical and medical diagnoses.

Unit Overview

The unit manages high volumes of admissions and discharges and operates with strong interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, social services, and rapid response teams. Each patient room is private. A dedicated charge nurse carries no patient assignment, and CNAs and a unit clerk are on duty each shift. Bedside handoff report is conducted at each shift change.

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Surgical patients: urology, major abdominal, ear/nose/throat procedures, and trauma
• Medical patients: gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, colitis, sepsis, altered mental status, respiratory infections
• Key skills: BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, CBI, PICC line management, PCA, heparin/insulin drips, ABG interpretation, pre/post hemodialysis management, substance withdrawal, and ortho trauma

Schedule & Expectations

• 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00–07:00)
• Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) required
• Float to sister facilities may be required; refusal may impact guaranteed hours
• No on-call required

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg RN experience
• BLS required
• Compact license must be active at time of submission
• Solid navy blue scrubs required
• Must commit to 3 of 5 designated holidays