Travel NICU RN - $2,347 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit requiring at least 2 years of NICU experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Level IV NICU within a children's hospital and Level II pediatric trauma center
• Patient ratios of 1:2-4
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Block scheduling required with 6 weekend shifts within a 6 week period, self-scheduled
• Floating between units required
• No on-call responsibilities
• 48-hour work weeks approved

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• BLS and NRP Advanced certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required, Level III experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with neonates across gestational ages including <24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and >34 weeks
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, UAC/UVC care, and administration of blood products and emergency medications
• Experience with respiratory care including CPAP, high frequency ventilation, oscillators, and ventilator management
• Experience with neonatal conditions such as NEC, sepsis, hyperbilirubinemia, and seizure disorders
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care including developmental care and patient/family teaching
• Navy scrub color required for RNs
• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces with bike racks on site
• Floating to sister facilities within the region may be required
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; minimal RTO is preferred to expedite processing
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rates
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside the 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-759229. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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