Med Surg RN
Lubbock, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

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