ICU Registered Nurse
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Floating: Yes, position may float between units
• On-Call: No
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Block Schedules: No
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:3
• Special Requirements: Neuro ICU experience preferred if available

Facility Type

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year (0 years minimum experience required)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• NURSYS verification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Additional Requirements

• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable ICU setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment history with explanations for any gaps or overlaps
• Skills Checklist: Annual update required for applicable units
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required prior to start
• Mandatory Training Modules:

  • Annual regulatory and specialty-specific modules via LMS platform (WorkRamp)
  • Epic training modules if applicable (especially for Per Diem and SoCal placements)

Work Environment & Dress Code

• Licensed nursing personnel wear solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (print tops generally not allowed except in pediatric units)
• Unlicensed personnel wear solid hunter green uniforms or scrubs
• Free parking available in designated employee/visitor lots

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Neuro ICU experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Floating to other units within reasonable distance may be required
• Weekend work every other weekend is expected

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma Center ICU with a supportive environment and clear professional requirements.