Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Lubbock, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Lubbock, TX 79410. 13-week travel nurse assignment at a Level II Trauma Center with a newly opened acute care surgery and emergency general surgery unit. Nights, 12-hour shifts. Join our Med-Surg travel nursing team—apply now.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Lubbock, Texas and make an impact on adult and geriatric patient care. Lubbock (zip code 79410) is known for its friendly community, vibrant arts scene, and beautiful West Texas sunsets. Enjoy free parking and easy access to local amenities while working a rewarding travel RN job.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 – $1,770 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Lubbock, TX 79410 — West Texas; Lubbock nursing jobs, Texas travel nurse opportunities
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma Center
• Unit: Medical Surgical (Med-Surg RN / MS RN)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:00), 3 shifts per week
• Weekend Coverage: Required (6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period)
• Float Requirement: May float between acute care/med-surg units and sister facilities
• Dress Code: Solid navy blue scrubs for licensed nursing personnel
• Parking: Free in employee/visitor lots

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Active RN license (Compact license accepted) — travel nurse eligible
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg RN experience (medical-surgical nursing)
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required
• Experience with electronic charting/EHR systems (experience with charting systems preferred)
• Ability to float between units and facilities as needed
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays (must commit to 3 of 5 major holidays)
• 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for adult and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical (Med-Surg) setting
• Manage patient ratios of approximately 1:5
• Recognize and activate rapid response/code teams as needed
• Perform peripheral line care/management, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols consistently
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, physical therapy (PT), respiratory therapy (RT), pharmacy, and case management
• Float between units and support acute care surgery, trauma, and emergency general surgery cases when assigned
• Participate in orientation and complete required modules pre-start and on an annual basis

Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Lubbock, TX (79410). Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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