American Traveler 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: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 30, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical RN for a Level II Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of experience and an active TX or compact RN license. Details Work in the Medical Surgical unit of a short-term acute care hospital with 379 staffed beds Level II Trauma Center setting Patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6 Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Required to work every other weekend Floating required between units and sister facilities within the health system No on-call responsibilities Uses Epic charting system Requirements Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at submission BLS certification required Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience required Epic EMR experience required Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including central line blood draws, PICC line management, and blood product administration Experience with gastrointestinal care including colostomy/ileostomy management and feeding tube care Experience with genitourinary/renal care including continuous bladder irrigation and hemodialysis management Medication administration experience including heparin, insulin, and PCA Wound care/wound vac experience Experience with isolation precautions and PPE Knowledge of rapid response and code team protocols Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required Full SSN and DOB required for compliance Additional Information Provide direct patient care in a Medical Surgical unit treating orthopedic, ortho trauma, neurological/psychiatric, substance withdrawal, and plastics patient populations Perform cardiac monitoring and respond to emergencies using rapid response/code teams Manage surgical drains and provide comprehensive wound care Dress code requires solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs for licensed nursing personnel Free parking available in designated employee/visitor surface lots Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) RTO requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer requests may not be accommodated First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility may be accepted at a lower bill rate Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius Only one submission to a Providence Health System facility allowed at a time American Traveler Job ID P-782733. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.