Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,780 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS/Tele) Registered Nurse (RN) for a short-term assignment at a healthcare facility located in Lubbock, Texas. This role involves providing care on an orthopedic trauma unit with a focus on post-operative management, blood administration, and wound care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Lubbock, TX
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Required Qualifications: Valid Compact license, at least 1 year of recent medical surgical with telemetry experience, proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, use of Rapid Response/Code teams, peripheral line care/management, oxygen administration (including Nasal Cannula and High Flow Nasal Cannula), non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions/PPE, blood product administration, phlebotomy, and experience with orthopedic trauma.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EMR (Epic), additional certifications related to trauma or cardiac care are beneficial.
• Schedule: Night shifts; 12 hours per shift with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role involves working in a 30-bed orthopedic trauma unit caring for patients with traumatic injuries, joint replacements, and COVID-19 patients intermittently. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a similar unit. Travelers may be expected to float between nearby facilities.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1279716. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus