Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Lubbock, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Medical Surgical (MS)
• Float: Yes, position may float between units
• Weekends: Required (6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period)
• On-call: Not required
• Block Schedules: Not required
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Special Requirements: Epic Hardstop system
• Overtime: 48 hours approved

Facility Type

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

Dress Code

• Licensed nursing personnel (RN, LVN): 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 (L&D, Mom/Baby)

Required Qualifications

Licensure and Education

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry nursing within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (respirator clearance) required annually for travel candidates
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable with attestation)

Background Checks and Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for nursing degree (international education requires transcript/diploma)
• State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable (e.g., Washington state requirements)
• Floating policy acknowledgement required (may float to other nearby facilities)
• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams required by specialty/unit
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit (minimum 80% score)
• EFM training or certification required for Labor & Delivery RNs
• Specialty and regional WorkRamp modules required annually, including:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER, L&D, Leadership roles, Hospice/Home Health/Assisted Living
  • Regional core and specialty-specific modules based on location and specialty
• Epic training modules required for access and competency (completion required prior to or shortly after start)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor lots
• Candidates must comply with all facility and system policies and complete required documentation by deadlines

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma Center with a supportive environment and a focus on professional development through required certifications and training.