American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical – Lubbock, TX 79410
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00). Weekend coverage required (6 shifts per 6-week period). Floating between units may be required within acute care/medical surgical areas.
Highlights:
- Join a newly opening acute care surgery, trauma, and emergency general surgery unit at a 379-bed Level II Trauma Center
- Competitive nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4.5 with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- First-time travelers welcome with at least 1 year of experience
- 13-week assignment with orientation provided and Epic charting system
- Free employee parking available on-site
- Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations including acute care surgery, emergency general surgery, and medical surgical overflow
Requirements:
- Active Registered Nurse license (Compact license accepted and must be in hand at submission)
- Minimum 1 year of medical surgical nursing experience required
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Epic charting system experience required
- Experience with 1:5 patient ratios preferred
- Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
- Proficiency in medical surgical skills including blood product administration, central line management, chest tubes, wound care, IV therapy, and post-operative care
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Clean background check required
- Commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a brand-new specialty unit at a well-established acute care facility. You'll benefit from strong interdisciplinary support, manageable patient ratios, and the chance to expand your skills in acute care surgery and trauma. The 91-day assignment offers competitive compensation, flexible self-scheduling, and the opportunity to advance your travel nursing career in a supportive environment. Pre-approved time off is available with advance notice during the submittal process.
American Consultants Job ID #19135512. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,07:00:00-19:00:00
About American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus