Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shifts, 3 shifts per weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Hours: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM), total 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, must work Friday through Sunday
• Float: No floating between units
• On-call: Not required
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Special Experience Required: Must have experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, General Surgery, XI/DV5 Robot, and Trauma

Facility Type

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

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room (OR) experience
• Experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, and Trauma specialties

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (annual, travel only)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer (declination accepted)
• Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer (declination accepted)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months (instant acceptable with attestation)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
• COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (annual for travel)

Background and Verification

• Background Check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education Verification required for nursing degree
• Employment Application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
• Work History Verification required if exceptions to references are requested
• State-specific background checks as applicable

Uniform and Dress Code

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

Additional Notes

• Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor lots
• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)
• Float Policy Acknowledgement required; may be asked to float to nearby facilities within reasonable distance
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules and facility-specific training prior to start
• Epic access training and transcripts may be required depending on region and facility

This position is ideal for experienced Operating Room RNs with weekend travel experience seeking a 13-week contract in a Level II Trauma Center acute care hospital setting.