About This Position
Join Quick2Hire as a Travel Registered Nurse in Lubbock, TX, supporting patients in a progressive care setting. Take on a 13-week contract with day shifts and the opportunity to apply your RN skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Position Details
- Specialty: RN - General
- Location: Lubbock, TX
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Assignment length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days, 3 × 12 hours (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Start date: November 30, 2026
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and monitor patients in a progressive care setting.
- Assess patient needs, document care, and communicate relevant updates to the care team.
- Follow established clinical protocols and support safe, coordinated patient care.
Requirements
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI (required), and NIHSS.
Skills and clinical experience:
- IV therapy and phlebotomy: Accessing/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 and 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 and 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 and metabolic: IV insulin protocols; titration of insulin drips (required).
- Orthopedics: Ortho trauma (required).
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
The hourly pay range 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.
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
- 2 years of nursing experience; 2+ years in progressive care or intermediate/stepdown is preferred.
- Previous charge experience is preferred.
- Experience with a 1:4 patient ratio.
- Epic charting experience is preferred.
- Teaching hospital experience is preferred.
- Community hospital experience is preferred.
- Trauma Level I experience is preferred; Trauma Level II experience is required.
- Travel experience is not required for candidates with the required experience.
