| Location | Big Spring, TX |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Big Spring, Texas.
36/48-HOUR ALTERNATING NIGHT-SHIFT MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN CONTRACT – BIG SPRING, TX
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Big Spring, Texas (Howard County / Permian Basin corridor). Operating within an intimate 10-bed acute medical-surgical unit with an average daily census of just ~8 patients, this position features an alternating 36/48-hour overnight schedule (combinations of 3x12 and 4x12-Hours, 19:00 PM – 07:00 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, averaging 48 total hours in OT weeks). EXCELLENT 1:5 NIGHT RATIOS! LOW CENSUS (10-BED UNIT)! HIGH-STIPEND WEST TEXAS PACKAGE! NO MANDATORY ON-CALL! The clinical team cares for a broad demographic across adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and occasional pediatric overflow. If you are an adaptable acute care nurse skilled in multi-system medical assessments, IV therapy/port access, blood transfusions, insulin protocols, and non-titrated cardiac drip maintenance looking to earn $2,562/week with strong tax-free stipends in Texas, this assignment is built for you!
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Location Details: Assignment is located in Big Spring, TX 79720 (Dept: Med Surg - 10 Beds / Avg Daily Census: 8). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 30, 2026 (Alternating 36/48 hours on 12-hour Nights: 19:00 – 07:00; OT calculated on 48-hour weeks). Local Radius & Candidate Rule: Strict 110-mile radius rule applies; local clinicians residing within 110 miles of the facility are not accepted. No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. Lab Work Requirement: Clinicians must be prepared to complete all required onboarding lab work within 72 hours of offer acceptance. Strict Submittal Checklist (Hard Stop): Profile must include: Full SSN, active TX or Compact RN License in-hand (with Nursys report), AHA BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and all Requested Time Off (RTO). Resume must show at least 2 years of acute Med-Surg RN experience and prior travel nursing history. ⏰ Hard Compliance Deadline: Hard document cutoff is Wednesday at 12:00 PM (Noon) CST prior to the start date.
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