<p>A 13-week travel RN contract is open in Big Lake, TX for an experienced Emergency Room nurse ready to step into an acute care facility and contribute from day one. This night-shift position runs 12-hour shifts and pays $2,200 per week gross, making it a strong earning opportunity for a seasoned ER traveler. Big Lake sits in the Permian Basin of West Texas — a tight-knit community where a skilled ER nurse carries real clinical weight. State law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$2,200 weekly gross pay rate</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts to assist with placement</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team support throughout credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support for the duration of the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week contract with an immediate start date</li> <li>Acute care facility Emergency Room setting</li> <li>12-hour night shifts</li> <li>Full-spectrum community emergency department acuity typical of a rural West Texas acute care hospital</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas RN license or compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience required</li> <li>Current BLS certification required</li> <li>Current ACLS certification required</li> <li>Current PALS certification required</li> <li>Current TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification required</li> <li>Must pass a criminal record check as required by state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Big Lake is a small, close-knit city in Reagan County in the heart of the Permian Basin, one of the most economically active regions in Texas. The area offers wide-open West Texas landscapes, a low cost of living, and a strong sense of community that appeals to clinicians who prefer a quieter pace outside major metro areas. San Angelo, a regional hub with additional dining, shopping, and cultural amenities, is approximately 70 miles to the northeast.</p>