Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
7 days ago
Lubbock
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: 11/03/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career with a 26-week travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Lubbock, Texas (79410). Join a top-rated Level II Trauma Center and provide exceptional healthcare to orthopedic trauma and medical-surgical patients. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while enjoying Lubbock’s affordable living, vibrant arts, and music scene. Apply now to become part of a leading healthcare team in Texas!\n \n\n Estimated weekly pay: $1,770 - $1,900. \n\nTravel RN Job Details\n\n • Location: Lubbock, TX 79410 (Texas nursing jobs)\n, • Assignment Length: 26 weeks (contract through May 4, 2026)\n, • Start Date: November 3, 2025\n, • Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 – 19:00)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Unit: Med Surg South – 30-bed Orthopedic Trauma Unit\n, • Patient Ratio: 1:5-6\n, • Floating: May float between units and sister facilities as needed\n, • Weekends: Required per scheduling needs\n, • Parking: Free employee/visitor parking\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Compact license accepted; must be in hand at submission)\n, • Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience\n, • Prior travel nursing experience required\n, • Experience in a community hospital setting required\n, • Trauma Level II experience preferred\n, • Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)\n, • Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system\n, • Ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias\n, • Strong skills in blood product administration, wound care, and orthopedic trauma management\n, • Two supervisory references from the past three years\n\n\nMed/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients on a busy orthopedic trauma and med/surg telemetry unit\n, • Manage post-operative orthopedic trauma patients, including blood administration, wound vacs, CPM, and more\n, • Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias; respond to rapid response/code situations\n, • Perform phlebotomy, peripheral line care, and oxygen therapy (including high-flow nasal cannula)\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory, pharmacy, and social services\n, • Float to other units or sister facilities as needed to support patient care\n, • Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Epic\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #420602. 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 Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus