Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,780 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS/Tele) Registered Nurse (RN) Location: The job is based at a short-term acute care facility with 379 beds and a Level II Trauma Center. This position involves floating between units, providing vital patient care, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. It is suitable for experienced healthcare professionals seeking a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Education Requirements: Valid State License; compact license must be in hand at submission.
• Location Requirements: Must be within a 50-mile radius of the facility.
• Years of Experience: At least 1 year for most clinical skills; minimum experience requirement: 0 years.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Feeding tube care, Heparin protocols, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Management of dysrhythmias, Nasal Cannula, Oxygen administration, PCA, Peripheral Line Care, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Telemetry monitoring, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac.
• Responsibilities include providing compassionate patient care in accordance with clinical protocols, float between units as needed, and adhere to safety and documentation standards.
• Must complete modules prior to start and during orientation, with time recorded in Workramp transcripts.
• Submission Requirements: Two references covering 1 year of recent experience within the last 3 years, including Charge RNs or Lead Travelers if applicable.
• Additional Notes: Candidates may be expected to float to six other acute care units within the hospital as needed, and must be willing to work holiday shifts including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1332495. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus