Med Surg RN
Lubbock, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,786/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Location: Lubbock, Texas Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Assignment Details
- Unit: Medical Surgical
- Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:00)
- Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
- Weekends: Every other weekend required
- On-call: Not required
- Block schedules: Not required
- 48-hour weeks: Not approved
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
- Float: May be required to float between units
Facility
- Type: Short-term acute care
- Staffed beds: 379
- Trauma designation: Level II Trauma Center
- Parking: Free in designated surface lots
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Texas
- Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg experience, with experience obtained within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certifications (Confirm Per Unit Requirements)
The source states these must be verified against the unit's requirements, so they may or may not apply:
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP (AHA or equivalent accepted)
- CHEMO
- TNCC
- EFM (AWHONN or NCC-EFM)
- IV certification
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
- NIH Stroke Certification
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- Miscellaneous certifications, if noted in unit requirements
Health and Immunizations
- Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO (APRN signature accepted)
- TB screening: Negative IGRA, QuantiFERON-Gold, or 2 PPDs within 12 months of start
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart, or positive titer
- Varicella: 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart, or positive titer
- Hepatitis B: Signed declination, or positive titer plus vaccination
- Tdap: Within 10 years (declination accepted)
- Flu: Vaccine or declination required during flu season
- COVID: Vaccination record preferred; declination not required
- Drug screen: 9-panel within 12 months of start
- Fit test: Required (can be completed onsite)
- RespSafety clearance: Required annually for respirator use
Background and Screening
- Background check: Within 90 days of start, covering the past 7 years; updated annually
- Education verification: Nursing degree verified for RNs
- Exclusion checks: EPLS/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
- Washington placements only: WSP/WATCH search and OBRA registry search
Application and References
- References: Minimum of 2 covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty
- Employment application: Required, covering at least the last 5 years
Training and Other Requirements
- Annual regulatory modules: About 3.5 hours, assigned annually
- Badge photo: Passport-style, neutral background, required
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Lubbock, TX
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lubbock, TX here's what you should know:- Lubbock's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 90-95°F, while winter lows can range from 25-30°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Lubbock, and they are relatively easy to find due to the presence of Texas Tech University.
- Lubbock is car-friendly, with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Lubbock has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the agricultural surroundings.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and the university.
- Lubbock offers a vibrant arts and music scene, with live music concerts during the summer and the Buddy Holly Center dedicated to the rock 'n roll pioneer.
- There are also plenty of delicious eateries, BBQ joints, and a winery for touring and tasting.
- Outdoor activities include exploring the High Plains vistas and visiting the Bayer Museum of Agriculture.
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