ER Registered Nurse
Lubbock, TX
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

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: Emergency Room (ER)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• Block Scheduling: Required
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-call: Not required

Facility Type

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

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Required Certifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)

Note: Certifications must be from approved organizations (e.g., AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation).

Required Licenses

• NURSYS verification required

Schedule & Dress Code

• Solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs for licensed nursing personnel
• Print tops not allowed except in specific pediatric or women’s services units

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TDAP (within 10 years) or declination
  • 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 or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (annual medical clearance for respirator use)
• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification (nursing degree verification required)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete required WorkRamp training modules annually, including:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER nurses
  • Trauma-informed care (effective for new and extended placements starting 12/22/25)
• Float Policy Acknowledgement: Candidate may be required to float to another facility within reasonable distance
• No 48-hour shifts approved

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Notes

• Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor lots
• All certifications and licenses must be current and verifiable
• Background checks and health documents must be kept up to date as per facility and state requirements

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