ER Registered Nurse
Lubbock, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Required

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 379

Required Certifications

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIH Stroke Certification (renew every 2 years)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Background Checks

• I9 Attestation
• Government-issued Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (if applicable)
• E-Verify Attestation
• Background Check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification (nursing degree verification required)
• Work History Verification and Employment Application covering at least last 5 years
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable with attestation)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • TDAP (within 10 years, declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, medically cleared annually

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Float Policy Acknowledgement: Candidate may be required to float to another facility within reasonable distance
• Completion of required WorkRamp training modules (annual regulatory and specialty-specific modules) prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Skills Checklist updated annually for applicable units

Dress Code

• Licensed nursing personnel: solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (scrub tops may have colored piping)
• Print tops not allowed except in Children’s Hospital and Women’s Services units

Notes

• No 48-hour shifts approved
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• All certifications must be from approved organizations (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation for ACLS, BLS, PALS)
• Background checks and verifications have specific regional and facility requirements; must be current and compliant before start

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a Level II Trauma Center with a structured block schedule and weekend shifts.