Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Lubbock, TX
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER) in Lubbock, Texas. This travel, temporary assignment starts 11/08/2026 for 13 weeks in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,030 to $2,126 per week, with a 3x12-hour day shift (07:00–19:00). The role focuses on acute ER care, fast-paced patient management, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,030–$2,126 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days (07:00–19:00)
- Start date: 11/08/2026
- Setting: Emergency Department in a hospital
- Orientation: 36 hours provided
- Travel assignment: yes

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, high-quality nursing care in a busy ER, including initial assessment, triage, monitoring, and prioritization of patient needs
- Administer medications, IV therapies, ventilator support as needed, and respond to acute emergencies per physician orders
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, social services, transportation, unit secretary) to coordinate patient care and disposition
- Monitor and document patient status using the Epic charting system; ensure accuracy of documentation, care plans, and discharge instructions
- Manage care for patients with stroke, STEMI, chest pain, trauma, shortness of breath, and other critical conditions; implement ACLS- or PALS-guided interventions as appropriate
- Maintain patient safety, infection control, and isolation precautions; participate in rounding and handoffs to ensure continuity of care

Requirements
- Licensure: Active RN license in the state; compact license must be in hand at submission
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of ER/charge experience; community hospital or Level II trauma center experience preferred
- Charting: Proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system
- Geography: Residence within 50 miles of the assignment preferred
- References: Two references required, covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years
- Scheduling: Must commit to working 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE, NYD)
- Submittal: RTO requests must be submitted up-front during submittal

Benefits and Support
- Orientation provided prior to start (36 hours)
- Interdisciplinary support including Respiratory, Interpretation, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Transportation, and Unit Secretary
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment from the travel team

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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