Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

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Health insurance

401k with match

Free parking

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in Lubbock, TX. Requires TX or compact RN license and at least one prior travel contract. Day shift, 3x12hrs, 36 hrs/week, with 1:5 patient ratio and floating between units. Epic EMR experience preferred.

Compensation includes lodging and meals; comprehensive benefits available. Position posted for a Magnet Hospital with opportunities to work holidays. Pay breakdown shows weekly total of $1,894 and a 13-week assignment.

Qualifications

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at submission.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• At least one prior travel contract required (seasoned traveler).
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and telemetry monitoring required.
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias.

Skills

Active TX license

RN experience

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Travel contract

IV therapy

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac monitoring

Oxygen administration

Tools

Epic EMR

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Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Lubbock, Texas

Assignment Overview

Overview

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Magnet Hospital

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Posted 5 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a TX or compact license and at least one prior travel contract.

Details

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a Short Term Acute Care hospital with 379 staffed beds and Level II Trauma Center designation
• Day shift, 3x12 hours (7:00-19:00)
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Floating between units required
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at submission
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• At least one prior travel contract required (seasoned traveler)
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and telemetry monitoring required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with feeding tube care and management preferred
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management preferred
• Experience with oxygen administration and high flow nasal cannula preferred
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg Telemetry unit, monitoring cardiac rhythms and managing dysrhythmias
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and provide wound care as needed
• Dress code requires solid navy blue scrub attire for licensed nursing staff
• Free parking available in designated employee/visitor lots
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront; limited flexibility for changes after offer
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3‑month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50‑mile radius
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities within the same health system
• First‑time travelers are not eligible; at least one prior travel contract is required

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$1,894/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$24,622

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$98,488

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,894/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,705 - $1,894. The $1,894 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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