Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Expected Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
Weekend Requirement: Yes, according to scheduling needs
Floating: No floating between units
On-call: Not required
Block Schedules: Not required

Unit & Specialty Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
• Special requirements include:

  • Orthopedic trauma post-op care management
  • Blood administration
  • Wound vac management

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/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience in orthopedic trauma post-operative care management
• Experience with wound vac management

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine 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 with declination option
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with declination option
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)

Background & Verification

• 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 for all RNs
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search)
• References and work history verification as per policy

Uniform & Dress Code

• Licensed nursing personnel wear solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (scrub tops may have colored piping)
• Print tops not allowed except in specific pediatric or women’s services units

Additional Notes

• Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor lots
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Float policy acknowledgement required (may be asked to float to nearby facilities)
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS (Workramp)
• Competency exams and skills checklists required annually as applicable

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this travel nursing position.