Med Surg
Medical-Surgical RN | Travel Contract | Lubbock, TX
Shift: Days, 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Contract Duration: 13 weeks | Start Date: November 30, 2026
About the Unit
This busy Medical-Surgical unit cares for adult and geriatric patients across a broad range of medical and surgical diagnoses. Surgical patients include those recovering from urology, major abdominal, and ear/nose/throat procedures. Medical patients present with conditions such as sepsis, pancreatitis, colitis, gastroenteritis, altered mental status, and infectious illness. The unit sees a high volume of admissions and discharges daily and is supported by CNAs, a unit clerk, and a non-patient-carrying charge nurse. Bedside shift report is standard, and an interdisciplinary team includes pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and rapid response.
Schedule & Float
- Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday)
- Floating to nearby sister facilities may be required; refusal to float may impact guaranteed hours
- No on-call required
Required Skills & Certifications
- BLS required
- Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience
- Proficiency in: central line blood draws, PICC line management, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, wound care/wound vac, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, blood product administration, continuous bladder irrigation, and substance withdrawal management
- Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
Additional Details
- Scrub color: Solid navy blue (no print tops)
- Weekends: Every other Saturday and Sunday
- Must commit to 3 of 5 designated holidays
- All RTO requests must be submitted upfront