Neuro Telemetry RN
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Neuro Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Neuro Telemetry)
• Float between units: Yes
• On-call required: No
• Weekend shifts: Yes, 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Block schedules: No
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• 48-hour shifts: Not approved
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care
• Level II Trauma Center

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations & Health Screenings:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • 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
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator Fit Testing: Required for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format

Scheduling & Uniform

• Dress Code: Solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs for licensed nursing personnel
• Parking: Free in unrestricted employee/visitor lots

Additional Notes

• Floating Policy: May be required to float to other units or facilities within reasonable distance
• Competency Exams: Medication and specialty-specific competency exams as applicable
• Annual Regulatory and Specialty-Specific Modules: Required completion via assigned learning management system prior to start and annually thereafter

This position is ideal for RNs with neuro telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in Texas with a structured weekend schedule and a supportive acute care environment.