Medical Surgical RN
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Unit: Medical Surgical (MS)
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
Beds: 379
Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center

Job Details

• Position will float between units.
• Weekend shifts required: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period.
• On-call: Not required.
• Block schedules: Not required.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5.
• Special requirement: Epic Hardstop system.
• 48-hour shifts approved.
• Dress code for licensed nursing personnel: solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (print tops not allowed except in specific pediatric and women’s services units).

Required Qualifications

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

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 for travel nurses, updated annually.
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination.
  • 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 series or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.

Background & Verification

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires transcript/diploma.
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs.
• Employment history verification and skills checklists as applicable.
• State-specific searches and attestations as required (e.g., Washington, Oregon).

Additional Requirements

• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• Epic system training and transcript submission required.

Work Environment

• Night shift in a Level II Trauma Center acute care hospital.
• Expected to work in a fast-paced medical surgical unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Floating between units may be required.
• Dress code strictly enforced for nursing staff.
• Free parking available in designated employee/visitor lots.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All certifications and competencies must be current and verifiable.
• Candidates with international nursing education must provide additional documentation for verification.