Med Surg
Medical-Surgical RN | Travel Contract | Lubbock, TX
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 3x12-hour shifts
Contract Duration: 13 weeks | Start Date: November 30, 2026
About the Unit
This busy Medical-Surgical unit serves adult and geriatric patients across a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent admissions and discharges. Patient diagnoses include surgical cases (urology, major abdominal, ENT procedures) and medical patients presenting with sepsis, pancreatitis, colitis, gastroenteritis, altered mental status, and infectious illnesses. The unit is supported by CNAs, a unit secretary, and a non-patient-carrying charge nurse. Bedside shift report is conducted at every handoff.
Schedule & Float
- Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday)
- Float between nearby sister facilities may be required; refusal may impact guaranteed hours
- No on-call required
Clinical Skills Required
- BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
- Tracheostomy and chest tube care
- Central line/PICC management, IV starts, phlebotomy
- Wound care/wound VAC, surgical drain management
- Heparin, insulin, PCA administration
- Pre/post hemodialysis management, continuous bladder irrigation
- Substance withdrawal management, isolation/PPE protocols
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg RN experience
- BLS certification required
- Active compact RN license must be in hand at time of submission
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
Dress Code: Solid navy blue scrubs (no print tops)
Additional Notes
- Holidays: Must commit to working 3 of 5 (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- All RTO requests must be submitted upfront at time of submittal