ER Registered Nurse
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Unit: Emergency Room (ER)
• Shift: Block schedule required
• Weekends: 6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks required
• Float: No floating between units
• On-call: Not required
• Patient Ratio: 1:3

Required Experience and Certifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
• PALS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
• NURSYS verification required

Special Requirements

• Block scheduling is mandatory
• No 48-hour shifts approved
• Dress code: Solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs for licensed nursing personnel
• Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor lots

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator fit testing (annual, travel only)
• Background checks including national and state-specific searches
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual update)
• Specialty-specific WorkRamp modules and regulatory training (annual completion required)
• Epic training modules completion may be required depending on region
• Additional competency exams for specific units (e.g., Electronic Fetal Monitoring for L&D RNs)

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be asked to float to nearby facilities)
• Badge photo required prior to start
• All certifications must be current and from approved organizations (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation for ACLS, BLS, PALS)
• Background checks must be updated and clear of disqualifying offenses

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in Texas with a structured block schedule and weekend shifts.