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NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III Travel Contract in Lubbock, TX

Join a high-acuity neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) team in Lubbock, Texas, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of critically ill newborns and their families. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers experienced NICU Registered Nurses the opportunity to provide specialized neonatal care in a Level III setting within a comprehensive pediatric environment. Lubbock is a welcoming South Plains community known for sunny skies, wide-open spaces, local dining and arts, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: NICU travel nurse contract
• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, with potential for extension
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,090
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with block scheduling expectations
• Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts during each six-week scheduling period; coverage may vary
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Neonates, including premature infants and critically ill newborns
• Unit Profile: Approximately 43 beds with an average daily census of 35 patients
• Typical Ratios: Approximately 1:2–4
• Float Expectations: As needed to pediatric, PICU, and pediatric emergency department units
• Holiday Availability: Commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays may be required

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent NICU Registered Nurse experience
• Level III NICU experience strongly preferred; experience caring for Level IV acuity patients is beneficial
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Texas; an active compact RN license must be in hand when applicable
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Recent experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting is required
• Ability to care for neonates across a range of acuity levels, including premature infants
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience may be required during compliance
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to family-centered neonatal care

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature and critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU
• Monitor and manage patients with respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, sepsis, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, hyperbilirubinemia, necrotizing enterocolitis, and postoperative conditions
• Manage ventilators, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oscillators, nitric oxide, oxygen delivery systems, and other neonatal respiratory therapies
• Administer medications, IV vasopressors, antibiotics, steroids, surfactants, blood products, insulin, and other therapies according to orders and protocol
• Perform neonatal assessments, dosage calculations, glucose monitoring, thermoregulation, phototherapy, and developmental care
• Care for and monitor central lines, UACs, UVCs, arterial lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and other specialized devices
• Support enteral and parenteral feeding plans, breastfeeding education, and safe handling of expressed breast milk
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to implement timely interventions
• Educate and support parents and families throughout the neonatal care experience
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Float to designated pediatric units when needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Lubbock, Texas, and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare 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.