Registered Nurse

Scenic Mountain Medical Center

Big Spring, Texas

Eligibility: ER

Posted Aug 8

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour days4 shifts · 48 hours a week
Unit and setting: ER · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: 13 weeks · starts Sep 8, 2026 · Travel

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Texas travel rolesTexas travel postings that state pay run $37/hr to $63/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $55/hr, across 359 postings.

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Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

The role and schedule

Not in this role: Floating
On call: No call

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Scenic Mountain Medical Center

Hospital: Scenic Mountain Medical Center
Address: 1601 W 11TH PLACE, BIG SPRING, TX, 79720
Beds: 75

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Meda Health is looking for an ER RN to work a travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting. Must have at least two years of experience, state licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS (at minimum). Competitive and Transparent Pay We value your expertise and respect your dedication — and our goal is to compensate you more than fairly for them. We don't want you to scramble to figure out your coverage, especially when you're already feeling under the weather. At Meda Health, your coverage starts when you do. You're covered, period. Our employees get the following benefits right off the bat: Health Vision Dental Life insurance

What's around it?

Scenic Mountain Medical Center · Big Spring, TX

Big Spring, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,050/mo
Household income: $67,581/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Big Spring, TX

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in Big Spring center around areas like Coronado Hills, a tucked-away neighborhood that places residents adjacent to Comanche Trail Park and within quick reach of the local VA Hospital. The Highland area on the north side is recognized locally as the community's premier established district with mature trees and traditional homes, while older single-family pockets and rental complexes line the Eastside and corridors along Marcy Drive and Goliad Street. Most neighborhoods provide quiet streets and rapid transit to employment hubs, though road quality and property maintenance vary noticeably across town.

Residential choices in Big Spring center around areas like Coronado Hills, a tucked-away neighborhood that places residents adjacent to Comanche Trail Park and within quick reach of the local VA Hospital. The Highland area on the north side is recognized locally as the community's premier established district with mature trees and traditional homes, while older single-family pockets and rental complexes line the Eastside and corridors along Marcy Drive and Goliad Street.

Most neighborhoods provide quiet streets and rapid transit to employment hubs, though road quality and property maintenance vary noticeably across town.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: niche.com

Getting aroundGetting around Big Spring is quick and manageable by car, with Interstate 20 running along the south side and U.S. Highway 87 cutting directly through the city center. Driving to major clinical employers like the local VA Hospital or community medical centers rarely involves heavy traffic or difficult parking. However, public transit is essentially nonexistent, requiring a personal vehicle, and local drivers frequently encounter potholed or rough road surfaces across secondary city streets.

Getting around Big Spring is quick and manageable by car, with Interstate 20 running along the south side and U.S. Highway 87 cutting directly through the city center. Driving to major clinical employers like the local VA Hospital or community medical centers rarely involves heavy traffic or difficult parking.

However, public transit is essentially nonexistent, requiring a personal vehicle, and local drivers frequently encounter potholed or rough road surfaces across secondary city streets.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: niche.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers around Comanche Trail Park and Big Spring State Park, which provide hiking paths, picnic areas, and walking trails framed by rugged scenic bluffs. The open skies and steady West Texas thermals make the area a prominent aviation hub, hosting the U.S. Hang Gliding Nationals and drawing flight enthusiasts from across the nation. While neighborhood green space is modest, the high elevation and wide-open plains offer dramatic desert vistas and quiet routes for leisure bicycling.

Outdoor recreation centers around Comanche Trail Park and Big Spring State Park, which provide hiking paths, picnic areas, and walking trails framed by rugged scenic bluffs. The open skies and steady West Texas thermals make the area a prominent aviation hub, hosting the U.S. Hang Gliding Nationals and drawing flight enthusiasts from across the nation.

While neighborhood green space is modest, the high elevation and wide-open plains offer dramatic desert vistas and quiet routes for leisure bicycling.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: areavibes.com

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Living in Big Spring

Big Spring offers relocating nurses an unhurried West Texas landing spot anchored by major employers like the local VA Hospital and Howard College. Situated at the junction of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 87 in the high plains, the city eliminates big-city traffic jams, allowing healthcare staff to commute swiftly between home and shift work. Housing choices span from garden-style rentals and duplexes in Coronado Hills to established single-family residences in the Highland area. Days off revolve around the natural bluffs of Big Spring State Park, hiking trails at Comanche Trail Park, or watching gliders during the U.S. Hang Gliding Nationals. Local culinary life is defined by historic spots like Settles Grill inside Hotel Settles alongside roadside gems like Woodshack Burritos. Relocating nurses should anticipate real small-town tradeoffs: shopping options are limited, municipal roads suffer from noticeable wear, and late-night entertainment is virtually absent. However, for nurses seeking predictable commutes, friendly neighbors, and straightforward living, Big Spring offers a genuine West Texas experience.

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Big Spring, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.