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

Travel Med/Surg RN – Night Shift in Lubbock, Texas (79410). 13-week travel nursing contract at a Level II Trauma Center; Epic, ACLS, BLS required.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Lubbock, TX as a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse. This 13-week travel nursing assignment at a Short-Term Acute Care hospital and Level II Trauma Center includes a newly opened acute care surgery and emergency general surgery unit. Enjoy free employee parking, supportive interdisciplinary teams, and the vibrant West Texas community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 – $1,770
• Location: Lubbock, TX 79410 (Texas travel nursing)
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma Center
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
• Shift: Night Shift RN, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel nursing job
• Perks: Free employee/visitor parking; supportive interdisciplinary teams; access to community resources in Lubbock

Med-Surg RN Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year recent Med/Surg RN experience (travel nursing or permanent)
• Valid RN licensure (compact license accepted; license must be in hand at submission)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) required
• Preferred: prior experience in a Level II Trauma Center or acute care surgery/trauma units
• Ability to float between Med/Surg, acute care, and sister facilities as needed
• Willingness to work 3 of the 5 major holidays during the contract
• Facility dress code: solid navy blue scrubs required
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg setting
• Manage patient assignments with typical ratios of 1:5 as a Med-Surg RN
• Float between acute care and Med/Surg units and assist in sister facilities when needed
• Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and perform wound care and dressing changes
• Document patient care and assessments accurately in Epic EHR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, PT, RT, Pharmacy, and Social Services
• Participate in rapid response and code teams as required
• Follow isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and facility safety standards
• Provide care for patients with acute care surgery, trauma, and emergency general surgery diagnoses
• Maintain compliance with facility scheduling and dress code policies

Why Join Our Travel Nursing Team

• Competitive weekly pay for travel RNs and travel nursing jobs in Texas
• Experience a Level II Trauma Center with a new acute care surgery and emergency general surgery unit
• Supportive team environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Free onsite parking and easy access to Lubbock community amenities
• Opportunity to expand skills with Epic charting and trauma care exposure

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Med/Surg RN in Lubbock, TX. Submit your RN license, ACLS/BLS certifications, Epic experience, and two professional references to be considered. Join our healthcare team today and advance your travel nursing career in Texas!

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