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

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Float between units: Yes
• On-call: No
• Weekend shifts: 6 weekend shifts required in a 6-week period
• Block schedules: No
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• Special requirement: Epic Hardstop system
• 48-hour shifts approved: Yes
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total staffed beds: 379
• Level II Trauma Center
• Dress code for licensed nursing personnel: solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (no print tops except in specific pediatric and women’s services units)
• Parking: Free in unrestricted employee/visitor surface lots

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Experience & References

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates
• Work history verification may be required if reference requirements are not met

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required annually for travel candidates
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/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 with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable with attestation)

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for nursing degree (international education requires diploma/transcript)
• State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable (e.g., Washington state requirements)
• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)
• Float policy acknowledgement required (may be required to float to other nearby facilities)

Training & Modules

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start and annually thereafter, including:

  • System-level regulatory modules
  • Specialty-specific modules for Medical Surgical and related units
  • Epic training modules as required
  • Trauma-informed care modules (effective for new and extended placements starting 12/22/25)
• Modules assigned based on region, specialty, and facility requirements

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Floating between units is expected as part of the role
• No on-call duties required
• Weekend work is mandatory as specified
• Dress code and parking details must be adhered to

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a Level II Trauma short-term acute care hospital with a focus on medical-surgical nursing. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, health, and compliance requirements prior to start.