
PICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Lubbock, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.89
- Weekly
- $1,940
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,880
This job pays about $53.89/hour — 17% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas ($46.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas right now
- 2,077 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas from 6 agencies, 64 of them in Lubbock.
- Pay in these listings: $18.02 – $163/hour, median $47.87/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Texas: $46.14/hour ($95,971/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.90/hour across 525 jobs).
Job description
PICU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Lubbock, Texas | Pediatric ICU RN Assignment
Discover a rewarding PICU Registered Nurse travel job in Lubbock, Texas, where you’ll provide expert care to critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced Pediatric ICU environment. This 13-week travel RN assignment is ideal for a compassionate nurse who thrives in high-acuity settings and wants to make a meaningful impact on infants, children, and adolescents. Lubbock offers the welcoming feel of West Texas, a strong community, and the convenience of a growing city.
Job Details
- Position: Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse (PICU RN)
- Location: Lubbock, Texas 79410
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Shift: Night shift, 12 hours (19:00 - 07:00)
- Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
- Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Scheduling: Self-scheduling available; weekends are variable
- Float Requirement: May float to Pedi Med/Surg and NICU
- Patient Ratio: 1:2
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of PICU nursing experience required
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
- BLS and PALS certifications required
- Experience with Epic charting preferred/required
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients
- Comfort working with neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
- Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients in the PICU
- Monitor and manage high-acuity patients requiring advanced interventions
- Support ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and sedation care
- Assist with intubation, central line care, chest tube management, and EVD/ICP monitoring as appropriate
- Administer medications and IV vasopressors per protocol
- Interpret patient data, including ABGs, telemetry, and dysrhythmias
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Float safely to Pedi Med/Surg or NICU when needed
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold unit standards for high-quality patient care
Apply now for this PICU Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Lubbock, Texas, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional pediatric critical care.
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.
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