Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,861 per week in Lubbock, TX

TravelNurseSource

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • $1,861

Highlights

Proficiency in skills including blood product administration, central line management, chest tube care, insulin administration, wound care, tracheostomy care, IV therapy, and interpretation of arterial blood gases. The unit provides excellent teamwork with robust support staff, advanced patient handling equipment, and a collaborative interdisciplinary approach that prioritizes both patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLubbock, TX
Salary$1,861

Description

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Lubbock, Texas, 79410!

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Start Date: November 30, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios. Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday). No on-call. Floating between units may be required. 12 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

  • 379-bed Short Term Acute Care hospital with Level II Trauma Center designation
  • Busy 30-bed Medical/Surgical unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diverse case mix including surgical and medical patients
  • Epic electronic medical record system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
  • Private patient rooms with dedicated bathrooms and state-of-the-art safe patient handling equipment
  • Structured shift huddles and bedside handoff protocols to ensure continuity of care
  • Dedicated charge nurse, certified nursing assistants, and unit clerk support on each shift

Requirements:

  • Active RN license (Compact license accepted and must be in hand at submission)
  • Minimum 1 year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience required
  • Experience with 5-6 patient ratios preferred
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Epic charting system experience required
  • Proficiency in skills including blood product administration, central line management, chest tube care, insulin administration, wound care, tracheostomy care, IV therapy, and interpretation of arterial blood gases
  • Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, PCA pumps, feeding tubes, and various surgical drain management
  • Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
  • Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced Medical/Surgical environment within a large acute care facility that serves a diverse patient population. You'll gain valuable experience managing both complex surgical cases including urology, major abdominal, ENT, and trauma procedures, as well as medical conditions such as sepsis, pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, and respiratory illnesses. The unit provides excellent teamwork with robust support staff, advanced patient handling equipment, and a collaborative interdisciplinary approach that prioritizes both patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction.

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