Medical-Surgical RN
Lubbock, TX
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical – Lubbock, TX 79410

Start Date: August 10, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00), 91-day assignment. Weekend coverage required (6 weekend shifts per 6-week period). Patient ratio 1:5. Floating between units required within acute care/medical surgical areas.

Highlights:

• Join a new acute care surgery, trauma, and emergency general surgery unit at a 379-bed Level II Trauma Center
• Work with a comprehensive interdisciplinary support team including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams
• Care for adult and geriatric patients in a 27-bed medical surgical unit with diverse diagnoses including acute care surgery and emergency general surgery
• Competitive travel assignment with 48-hour shifts approved and flexible time-off options (up to 7 days with advance notice)
• Free employee parking available on-site
• Comprehensive orientation program with 24-40 hours of paid training

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse license (Compact license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of medical surgical nursing experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Epic charting system experience required (hardstop)
• Experience with 1:5 patient ratios
• Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Proficiency in skills including blood product administration, central line management, chest tubes, insulin administration, wound care, tracheostomy care, and post-operative care
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Candidates must reside outside 50-mile local radius
• Commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a newly opened specialty unit within a major trauma center, providing diverse clinical experiences and professional growth. You'll receive comprehensive support including competitive compensation, structured orientation, and access to extensive interdisciplinary resources. The assignment offers schedule flexibility with advance time-off requests and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative healthcare environment.