Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Lubbock, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Unit: Medical Surgical (Float between units required)
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• On-call: Not required
• Block schedules: Not required
• Special Requirements: Epic Hardstop system
• 48-hour shifts approved

Facility Type

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

Dress Code

• Licensed nursing personnel (RN, LVN): solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (print tops not allowed except in specific pediatric and women’s services units)
• Unlicensed personnel: solid hunter green uniforms or scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Experience & References

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Medical Surgical nursing
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting

Background & Verification Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Education verification required for nursing degree
• NURSYS license verification required
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable with attestation)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • 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 (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Respirator clearance required annually for travel candidates (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Drug screen attestation required if instant drug screen used

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Float policy acknowledgement: candidate may be required to float to other units or facilities within reasonable distance
• Competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology, unit-specific skills)
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules (regulatory, specialty, and facility-specific) prior to start and annually thereafter
• Color blindness testing if required by unit
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with explanations for gaps or overlaps
• Work history verification may be required if reference requirements are not met

Work Environment & Notes

• Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor lots
• No on-call duties
• Floating between units expected
• Must be able to work weekends as scheduled

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of Medical Surgical experience, comfortable with floating between units, and able to work a day shift schedule including weekends. Compliance with extensive credentialing, background, and health requirements is mandatory.