Pediatric | Registered Nurse

Pediatric Travel Nurse RN – Night Shift Assignment in Lubbock, Texas

Join a dedicated pediatric nursing team in Lubbock, Texas, as a Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) on a 16-week travel nursing assignment. Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to infants, children, and adolescents in a busy children’s hospital and Level II pediatric trauma environment. This Texas pediatric nursing job offers the opportunity to support a diverse pediatric population while collaborating with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response, and other interdisciplinary teams. Located in West Texas, Lubbock offers a welcoming community, a vibrant cultural scene, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Pediatric Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,740–$1,840
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Infants, pediatric patients, and adolescents
• Typical Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3–5
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately five weekend shifts during the six-week scheduling period
• Call: May be required based on unit census
• Float: Within scope, including between nearby units or sister locations as needed

Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Texas; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• At least 1 year of professional pediatric nursing experience
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Experience with Epic electronic health records
• Experience caring for pediatric patients in a medical-surgical setting preferred
• Ability to manage pediatric patient ratios of approximately 1:3–5
• Proficiency with pediatric clinical skills, including BiPAP/CPAP management, oxygen delivery systems, dysrhythmia recognition and management, central and implanted line care, feeding support, breast milk handling, hyperbilirubinemia care, and isolation precautions
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years

Pediatric RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions
• Provide pediatric feedings, including bottle, breast, and gavage feeding support
• Manage oxygen delivery systems and support patients requiring BiPAP or CPAP
• Care for central lines and implanted lines using appropriate infection-prevention practices
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including dysrhythmias and respiratory concerns
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic
• Use appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary services and communicate effectively with patients and families
• Float within the nurse’s scope of practice and support changing unit needs based on census

Apply now for this Pediatric Travel Nurse RN opportunity and join the healthcare team in Lubbock, Texas.

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.