ICU Registered Nurse
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Evening (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 48
• Unit: ICU with floating between units
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Block Schedules: Not required
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 to 1:3
• Overtime: 48 hours approved

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in general surgery and trauma
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit-specific needs (verify with clinical track if uncertain)

Required Health & Safety Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, declination accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months of start

Background & Verification Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification for nursing degree (international education requires diploma/transcript)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• State-specific background checks as applicable

Uniform & Facility Notes

• Dress code for licensed nursing personnel: solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (print tops not allowed except in specific pediatric or women’s services units)
• Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor lots
• May be required to float to other nearby facilities within the region

Additional Requirements

• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS platform
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required prior to start

Summary

This ICU RN travel contract in Texas offers a 14-week assignment with evening shifts and a 1:2-1:3 patient ratio. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of ICU experience, including cardiac, neuro, trauma, and general surgery. The role requires flexibility to float between units and work every other weekend. Comprehensive licensure, certifications, health screenings, and background verifications are mandatory. The position follows a strict dress code and requires completion of annual training modules.