ER Registered Nurse
Lubbock, TX
Host Healthcare
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 per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Expected Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-call: Not required
• Block Schedules: Optional, not required
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 379
• Uniform: Licensed nursing personnel wear solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (no print tops except in specific pediatric or women's services units)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with ED experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Experience & References

• Minimum 2 years of experience in ER nursing required
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (annual, travel only)
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable with attestation)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (annual for travel)

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Education verification required for nursing degree
• NURSYS license verification required
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment
• Work history verification may be required for exceptions
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Photo for badge required (passport style, neutral background)

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Night shift with 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• No on-call or floating between units
• 6 weekend shifts required every 6 weeks
• Patient ratio 1:3

Additional Notes

• Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor lots
• Must comply with facility-specific float policy acknowledgment
• Required to complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via WorkRamp LMS platform
• Modules and certifications must be completed prior to start or as specified

This position is ideal for an experienced ER Registered Nurse seeking a travel contract in a Level II Trauma Center with a defined night shift schedule and a supportive acute care environment.