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NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Lubbock, Texas

Explore a rewarding NICU travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas, for an experienced neonatal Registered Nurse (RN caring for critically ill and premature newborns. This on-site assignment offers the opportunity to collaborate with a skilled pediatric care team in a high-acuity neonatal intensive care unit. Lubbock provides a welcoming West Texas community, vibrant cultural attractions, and easy access to wide-open landscapes and outdoor recreation.

NICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980-$2,090
• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: High-acuity NICU with approximately 43 beds and a daily census of about 35 neonates
• Typical Ratios: Approximately 1:2-4
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with block scheduling expectations
• Weekend Coverage: Six weekend shifts during each six-week scheduling period; coverage may vary based on self-scheduling
• Float Expectations: May float to pediatric, PICU, or pediatric emergency department units as needed
• Call: Not required
• Holiday Availability: Commitment to work three of five designated holidays may be required

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent NICU RN experience
• Level III NICU experience strongly preferred; experience caring for patients in a Level IV environment is advantageous
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Texas; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• Current BLS certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Recent experience caring for premature and critically ill neonates, including patients with respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, sepsis, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and surgical conditions
• Experience with Epic electronic documentation
• Strong neonatal assessment, medication administration, respiratory support, and family education skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and assigned holidays as scheduled
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years

NICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
• Monitor respiratory status and manage ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oscillators, nitric oxide, and other neonatal respiratory support therapies
• Administer medications, IV vasopressors, antibiotics, surfactants, blood products, insulin, and other therapies according to clinical orders and neonatal protocols
• Manage and assess umbilical arterial and venous catheters, central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and other specialized neonatal equipment
• Support care for neonates experiencing sepsis, NEC, hyperbilirubinemia, seizures, neonatal abstinence syndrome, respiratory distress, and post-abdominal surgery recovery
• Perform neonatal assessments, APGAR scoring, glucose monitoring, thermoregulation, phototherapy, and therapeutic hypothermia monitoring
• Assist with procedures and diagnostic workups, including blood draws, lumbar puncture support, and sepsis evaluations
• Promote developmental care, safe feeding practices, breastfeeding support, and appropriate handling of breast milk
• Educate and support patients' families while maintaining clear, compassionate communication
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and collaborate with providers, respiratory therapists, specialists, and interdisciplinary support services
• Float to designated pediatric areas when needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity in Lubbock, Texas, and join a dedicated pediatric 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.