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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Unit Floating: Yes, will float between units
• On-Call: No
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period
• Block Schedules: No
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• 48-Hour Shifts: Approved

Facility Type

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (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)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• PALS certification
• NRP certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• NURSYS verification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Information

• Dress code for licensed nursing personnel: solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (no print tops except in specific pediatric or women’s services units)
• Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor lots
• Must complete required facility and system-specific training modules annually via LMS platform
• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may float to other nearby facilities
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required as applicable
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse in Lubbock, Texas. The role requires at least 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience, current RN licensure, and standard certifications including ACLS and BLS. The position involves floating between units, weekend shifts, and a 1:5 patient ratio. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and mandatory training modules are required prior to start.