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

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

Start Date: August 10, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00). Four weekend shifts required per six-week period. 48-hour work weeks approved when needed.

Highlights:

• 13-week travel assignment at a 379-bed short-term acute care facility with Level II Trauma Center designation
• Medical Surgical unit with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios across all shifts
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patient populations with diverse diagnoses including end-of-life and comfort care
• Free employee parking available on-site
• Floating between units may be required; flexibility is essential

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse license (Compact license accepted and must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Proficiency in skills including accessing/managing ports, blood product administration, chest tubes, central line blood draws, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, PCA management, and BiPAP/CPAP management
• Two professional references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility
• Clean background check required; no exceptions for background or Nursys hits

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers competitive compensation, comprehensive support, and the chance to work in a well-equipped acute care environment with strong team collaboration. You'll gain valuable experience in a Level II Trauma Center while caring for diverse patient populations with access to extensive interdisciplinary resources. Commitment to working 3 of 5 major holidays required. All time-off requests must be submitted upfront during the application process.