Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,068 per week

Planet Healthcare 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 : 12 / 15 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Med / Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Lubbock, Texas (Night Shift)

Advance your nursing career as a Med / Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Lubbock, TX 79410. Work at a leading Level II Trauma Center and gain valuable experience in short-term acute care and orthopedic trauma. This healthcare job offers the chance to join a supportive team while enjoying the vibrant community and culture of West Texas.

Texas Nursing Job Details

Location : Lubbock, TX 79410 (West Texas)

Assignment Length : 13-week travel nursing contract

Start Date : December 15, 2025

Shift : 12-hour night shifts (7 : 00 PM - 7 : 00 AM), 3 shifts / week

Hours per Week : 36

Estimated Weekly Pay : $1770 - $1900

Healthcare Setting : Short Term Acute Care, Orthopedic Trauma Unit

Patient Ratio : 1 : 6

Free employee and visitor parking

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact license accepted; must be in hand at submission)

Minimum 1 year of recent Med / Surg Tele RN experience

Previous travel nursing experience required

Proficiency with Epic charting system

Community hospital experience required

Trauma Level II experience preferred

BLS certification required

Ability to float between units and sister facilities

Two supervisory references from the last three years

Willingness to work 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Solid navy blue scrubs required for licensed nursing personnel

Med / Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a 30-bed orthopedic trauma unit

Manage post-operative patients, including blood administration, wound vac management, and orthopedic trauma care

Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias; respond to rapid response / code teams

Administer oxygen therapy (including high-flow nasal cannula), peripheral line care, and non-invasive airway management

Perform phlebotomy, wound care, and management of total joint replacements and traction

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams : physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and social services

Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR

Follow isolation precautions and infection control protocols

Float to other nursing units or sister facilities as needed

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Join our healthcare team in Lubbock, Texas—a city known for its welcoming community, affordable living, and lively arts scene. Apply now for this Med / Surg Tele RN travel nursing job and make a difference in patient care!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #436702. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Med / Surg Tele

About Planet Healthcare

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