<p>A 13-week travel RN contract in Big Lake, TX is open for an experienced Emergency Room nurse ready to step into an acute care facility serving a rural West Texas community. Night shift coverage on 12-hour blocks keeps the schedule predictable, and the $2,200 weekly gross rate positions this assignment at the higher end of the travel ER market. Candidates who hold the full certification stack — BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC — and bring at least two years of ER experience can be credentialed and placed quickly. This is a strong fit for the travel nurse who wants meaningful rural emergency volume with a competitive pay package.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$2,200 per week gross pay rate</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends included</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan covering medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency Room specialty within an acute care facility</li> <li>13-week contract with a defined end date — ideal for travel nursing planning</li> <li>12-hour night shifts providing consistent, predictable scheduling</li> <li>Rural acute care setting in Big Lake, TX — expect a broad, undifferentiated ER case mix typical of a community serving a wide geographic catchment</li> <li>Immediate start available</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas RN license or active compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience</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 background check as a condition of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Big Lake is a small West Texas city in Reagan County, situated in the heart of the Permian Basin — a region defined by wide-open skies, a tight-knit community feel, and a low cost of living that stretches a travel stipend considerably further than most urban assignments. San Angelo, a regional hub with shopping, dining, and a regional airport, is roughly 90 miles to the east, offering a convenient weekend escape. For nurses who appreciate the quiet of wide-open country, stargazing without light pollution, and the camaraderie of a small-town setting, Big Lake delivers a genuinely different kind of travel assignment.</p>