Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in Lubbock, Texas. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care in a busy short-term acute care facility. The position requires flexibility to float between units and will support an essential surgical and emergency general surgery unit opening.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), at least 1 year of clinical experience in Medical Surgery (MS), proficiency with Epic electronic charting system, and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in trauma level II facility or acute care surgery, and familiarity with high-acuity patient management.
- Float: Float to multiple units based on hospital needs.
- Additional Information: This role supports a new acute care surgery, trauma, and emergency general surgery unit. Candidates should demonstrate competency in handling surgical, trauma, and general medical patients, with skills in central line management, wound care, respiratory management, and post-operative care. The position requires adherence to hospital protocols and on-call flexibility may be limited.
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 #1284920. 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 Floor
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
