Med Surg RN
Lubbock, TX
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Job Overview

• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Facility: Short-term acute care, 379 staffed beds, Level II Trauma Center
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces, including designated free surface lots marked for employees and visitors

Schedule and Assignment

• Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 to 19:00 (12 hours per day, 36 hours per week)
• Weekends: Required every other weekend
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• Float: Position may float between units
• On-call: Not required
• Block schedules: Not required
• 48-hour weeks: Not approved

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• At least 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience, completed within the last year

Certifications That May Apply

The following are listed in the source as required only if the unit's requirements specify them. Verify with the unit before applying:

• ACLS, BLS, and PALS: AHA (Instructor, Provider, or RQI) or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada certification only
• NRP: Current certification from AAP, AHA, or the Canadian Paediatric Society
• EFM: AWHONN or NCC-EFM
• IV certification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification (renewed every 2 years unless the card states otherwise)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Chemotherapy (CHEMO)

Background and Credentialing

• Background check: Completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years, and updated annually. Includes education verification and sex offender and exclusion-list checks.
• Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, completed within 30 days of start and updated monthly
• Education verification: Nursing degree verified by a third-party service
• Transcripts or diploma: Required only for international nursing education
• Employment application: Must cover at least the last 5 years of employment, with month and year dates
• References: Minimum of 2 covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
• Work history verification: Required only if a reference exception is requested, covering at least 5 years

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, DO, or APRN. Must state the candidate is free of infectious disease and able to work with or without accommodations.
• TB screening: IGRA/TSPOT, QuantiFERON Gold, or 2 PPDs within 12 months of start. Positive TB history requires proof and a chest X-ray.
• TDAP: Within 10 years, or a declination
• MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart, or a positive titer
• Hepatitis B: Signed declination, or proof of both a positive titer and vaccination
• Varicella: 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart, or a positive titer
• Flu: Vaccine or declination required during flu season. Candidates who decline may be required to wear a mask.
• COVID: Vaccination record preferred. Declination not required. Candidates without documentation are treated as unvaccinated and must follow infection prevention measures.
• Drug screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start. Instant results are acceptable.
• Respirator clearance: Annual RespSafety medical clearance, with a questionnaire completed through the facility
• Fit test: Completed onsite unless a valid record exists within 1 year of start

Onboarding and Training

• Float policy: Must sign the float policy acknowledgement. May be required to float to another facility within a reasonable distance.
• Skills checklist: Required for the applicable unit, updated annually
• Annual regulatory modules: About 3.5 hours, assigned through the staffing company's learning system
• Facility system training: Required modules assigned after system access is granted
• Badge photo: Passport-style, neutral background, JPEG format, submitted by the Monday before start
• Timekeeping form: Contingent worker job aid and attestation form required for Texas placements