About This Position
Join our team as a Registered Nurse in Lubbock, TX, for a 13-week travel contract on a night schedule. Bring your progressive care expertise to a role supporting patients with a range of complex needs.
Position Details
- Specialty: General Registered Nurse
- Schedule: Night shift, three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: November 2, 2026
Responsibilities
- Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, and provide nursing care within the scope of practice.
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and communicate relevant patient information.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support safe transitions of care.
- Provide patient and family education appropriate to individual care needs.
Requirements
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI (required), and NIHSS.
- IV therapy/phlebotomy: Accessing and managing ports (required); arterial line management (required); blood product administration; central line care/management; peripheral line care/management; phlebotomy; PICC line management; starting and maintaining IVs.
- Neurological/psychiatric: Aneurysms and repair (required); craniotomy (required); CVA (cerebrovascular accident) (required); intracranial bleeds (required); lumbar drains (required); post-TPA care; pre/post neurosurgery (required); seizure disorders; spinal cord injury (required); substance withdrawal; traumatic brain injury (required).
- Respiratory: BiPAP/CPAP management; care of ventilated patients; chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac); high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) (required); nasal cannula; non-invasive airway management; oxygen administration; oxygen tanks; tracheostomy care/management.
- Work settings: Cardiac telemetry; ER holding (required); MS/Tele; neuro stepdown (required); PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown; telemetry; telemetry oncology (required).
- Genitourinary/renal: Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) (required); pre/post hemodialysis management; renal failure; TURP (required).
- Gastrointestinal: Feeding tube care and management.
- Cardiovascular: Heart transplant (required); pacemakers, temporary/permanent; post-cardiac angiogram; post-MI (required); pre/post cardiac cath; pre/post cardiac surgery; sheath removal; TR Band; transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR); ventricular assist device (LVAD/RVAD) (required).
- Medications: Heparin protocols; manage vasoactive drips without titration (required); PCA (required); procedural sedation administration/monitoring (required); thrombolytic agents; titrate cardiac drips; titrate vasoactive drips.
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response: Interpretation of dysrhythmias; management of dysrhythmias; telemetry—on-unit monitoring; use of rapid response/code teams.
- Professional topics and skills: Isolation precautions/PPE; wound care/wound vac (required).
- Endocrine/metabolic: IV insulin protocols; titration of insulin drips (required).
- Orthopedics: Ortho trauma (required).
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
Hourly pay is $56.00–$67.00. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, with a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment and reliable weekly pay. Quick2Hire also offers per diem shifts if you want extra flexibility. Apply through Quick2Hire to be considered.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
- At least 2 years of nursing experience; 2+ years in progressive care or intermediate/stepdown is preferred.
- Previous charge experience is preferred.
- Trauma Level II experience is required; Trauma Level I experience is preferred.
- Teaching hospital experience and community hospital experience are preferred.
- Experience with a 1:4 patient ratio.
- Epic charting experience is preferred.
- Travel experience is not required when the required experience is met.
