NICU | Registered Nurse

Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Lubbock, Texas

Travel NICU RN opportunity in Lubbock, TX: join a high-acuity neonatal care team and provide expert care for vulnerable newborns in a supportive Level III/IV NICU environment. This is an excellent chance to grow your neonatal nursing career while experiencing West Texas living.

Job Details

• Position: Travel NICU Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN)
• Location: Lubbock, TX 79410
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 4/19/2027
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Schedule Style: Self-scheduling with block scheduling support
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule period
• Floating: May float to related pediatric units as needed
• Orientation: 40 hours

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
• Compact RN license required at submission if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience required
• Level III NICU experience preferred; Level IV NICU experience is a plus
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) charting experience required
• Current BLS and NRP Advanced certifications required
• Strong clinical experience caring for neonates with complex medical needs
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity neonatal care environment
• Availability to work assigned holidays as required by the schedule
• 2 references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required; Charge RNs/Leads may be included if applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide expert neonatal nursing care in a busy NICU setting
• Monitor infant status and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and respiratory support interventions as ordered
• Care for infants with prematurity, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, sepsis, HIE, and other neonatal conditions
• Perform thorough assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Manage common NICU equipment and procedures, including IVs, central lines, ventilators, CPAP, and oxygen delivery systems
• Educate and support families throughout the neonatal intensive care experience
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Float to related pediatric units when needed and contribute as a flexible, team-oriented RN

Apply now for this Travel NICU RN job in Lubbock, Texas, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional neonatal 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.