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Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Lubbock, Texas

Apply for an ER RN travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas, at a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center. This 13-week opportunity is ideal for an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is confident caring for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients. You will work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team while providing compassionate, evidence-based emergency care.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3
• Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts per six weeks
• Call: Not required
• Patient Volume: Approximately 136 visits per day
• Department: Emergency services with approximately 42 rooms and 46 beds
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; approved block scheduling is available but not required
• Floating: May be asked to float to nearby sister locations based on operational needs

Emergency Room RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent emergency department RN experience required
• Experience in a community hospital setting required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records
• Experience with Level II trauma, stroke, and STEMI patient care strongly valued
• Ability to care for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients
• Clinical experience with emergency department triage, dysrhythmia management, ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, IV vasopressors, and central line care
• Ability to provide two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years
• Flexibility to work required weekends and three of the five designated winter holidays

Emergency Department Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, prioritize, and provide timely nursing care to emergency department patients
• Care for patients presenting with stroke, STEMI, chest pain, abdominal pain, trauma, NSTEMI, shortness of breath, asthma, genitourinary complaints, headaches, sore throats, and lacerations
• Recognize and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions and emergent situations
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and vasopressors in accordance with established protocols
• Monitor patients with cardiac dysrhythmias and provide appropriate nursing interventions
• Manage patients requiring ventilator support and BiPAP/CPAP therapy
• Provide central line care and maintain strict isolation and personal protective equipment (PPE) precautions
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
• Support comprehensive stroke and Level II trauma care while maintaining a calm, compassionate presence for patients and families

Why Choose a Travel Nursing Job in Lubbock, Texas?

Lubbock offers an inviting West Texas lifestyle with abundant sunshine, wide-open spaces, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Known for its vibrant arts, music, and food scene, the city also provides easy access to outdoor recreation and the unique landscapes of the South Plains. Lubbock is a great destination for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful emergency nursing experience alongside an enjoyable and affordable place to live.

Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Lubbock, Texas, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.