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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Lubbock, Texas

Apply for an ICU travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas, caring for critically ill adult and geriatric patients on a 13-week night shift contract.

Join a high-acuity intensive care team and make a meaningful impact caring for patients with complex medical, surgical, neurological, renal, respiratory, and cardiac conditions. This travel ICU RN assignment offers the opportunity to work in a Level II trauma environment with supportive interdisciplinary resources, advanced monitoring technology, and a collaborative critical care team.

ICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Ratios: 1:2, with potential for 1:3 when caring for a 1:1 specialty patient
• Floating: May float to related critical care units, including surgical, cardiovascular, and neuro intensive care
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum of six weekend shifts during each six-week period
• Call: Not required
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work three of five designated holidays during the assignment
• Charting: Epic
• Unit Profile: 16-bed ICU with an average daily census of approximately 13 patients

Travel ICU RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• At least one year of recent ICU nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Experience with Epic electronic health record charting required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• OCN certification as listed for the assignment
• Strong experience caring for critically ill adult and geriatric patients
• Ability to float between critical care units and adapt to changing patient acuity
• Community hospital and Level II trauma experience preferred
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience within the last three years

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients
• Assess and manage patients experiencing respiratory failure, ARDS, COPD exacerbations, sepsis, septic shock, stroke, post-cardiac arrest conditions, renal failure, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and airway suctioning
• Monitor and titrate cardiac and vasoactive infusions, sedation, insulin, and other critical care medications according to protocol
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, CVP monitoring, epicardial pacing wires, and other invasive monitoring equipment
• Provide CRRT care using Prismaflex or Prismax equipment, including monitoring and troubleshooting therapy
• Administer blood products and chemotherapy when indicated and ordered
• Recognize changes in patient condition, interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases, and initiate timely interventions
• Support patients requiring neurocritical care, including ICP monitoring, EVD management, post-craniotomy care, and traumatic brain injury management
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, rapid response, IV teams, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float safely and effectively to designated sister intensive care units while maintaining high standards of patient care and communication

Why You’ll Enjoy Lubbock

Located in the heart of West Texas, Lubbock offers an inviting blend of wide-open spaces, vibrant local culture, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Known for its welcoming community, live music, regional cuisine, and beautiful sunsets, Lubbock provides an affordable and enjoyable home base for your travel assignment.

Apply now to join this Lubbock, Texas travel nursing opportunity and advance your ICU RN career with a high-acuity critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.