RN - Med Surg/Tele - Lubbock, TX - VP26-09545
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Med Surg/Telemetry (Neuro Tele)
Location: Lubbock, TX
Type: Contract
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 3 x 12-Hour Shifts | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 6 Weekend Shifts per 6-Week Schedule
Pay Rate:
Local: $43.00 - $49.00/hr
Traveler: $1,400.00 - $1,770.00/week (Based on Experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry to provide high-quality nursing care for Neuro Tele patients in a fast-paced acute care hospital. The ideal candidate will have strong telemetry experience, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to care for patients with complex medical and neurological conditions.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for Med Surg/Telemetry patients.
Monitor cardiac rhythms and neurological status, identifying and responding promptly to changes in patient condition.
Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapies in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate patient care plans.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge planning.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Float to appropriate units as needed to support patient care and departmental staffing.
Required Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg/Telemetry nursing experience.
Neuro Telemetry experience required.
First-time travelers accepted.
Ability to care for up to a 1:4 patient ratio.
Willingness to float between units as required.
Ability to work night shifts, including 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in a Level II Trauma Center.
Strong telemetry interpretation and acute care nursing skills.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities.
