Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,930 per week in Lubbock, TX

Job Opportunity – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse – Texas

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: West Texas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio; every other weekend required; 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule; float rotation to other acute care units as needed

Highlights:

• 379-bed short-term acute care facility with Level II Trauma Center designation
• General Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit with 30-bed capacity and average daily census of 27 patients
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams
• 40 hours of orientation provided; flexibility to float across 6 other acute care departments
• Free employee parking on-site in designated surface lots
• 13-week travel assignment with option for pre-approved time off

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact license preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (at least one prior contract)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Proficiency in Epic electronic medical record system
• Demonstrated competency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV therapy, central line and PICC line care, blood product administration, heparin and IV insulin protocols, high-flow nasal cannula, wound care/wound vac, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Willingness to float to other acute care units within the facility
• 2 professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers experienced travel nurses the chance to work in a well-established Level II Trauma Center with robust resources and a collaborative care environment. You'll gain diverse clinical experience through exposure to multiple acute care settings while providing high-quality care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients. The facility's comprehensive support services and structured orientation ensure a smooth transition and ongoing professional development throughout your assignment.