Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,131 per week

American Consultants

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • $2,131 Per Week

Highlights

Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, central line care, continuous sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tube management, and telemetry. This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a dedicated children's hospital environment caring for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents with a daily census of approximately 15 patients.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLubbock, TX

Description

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/16/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Lubbock, TX 79410

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00), self-scheduling available with flexibility to work consecutive or split shifts. Weekend coverage required on a variable basis. No block scheduling or on-call required.

Highlights:

  • Work at a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with 181 staffed beds and an 18-bed PICU unit
  • Consistent 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios across all shifts
  • Flexible self-scheduling model – choose to work 3 consecutive shifts or split them throughout the week
  • Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, physical therapy, and more
  • Free parking and bike racks available on-site
  • First-time travelers and candidates with 1 year of experience are welcome to apply

Requirements:

  • Active Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
  • Minimum 1 year of PICU experience required
  • Current BLS and PALS certifications
  • Epic charting system experience required
  • Experience with 1:2 patient ratios
  • Willingness to float to Pediatric Med/Surg and NICU units as needed
  • Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, central line care, continuous sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tube management, and telemetry
  • Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a dedicated children's hospital environment caring for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents with a daily census of approximately 15 patients. You'll receive 36-40 hours of orientation and benefit from a supportive team environment with comprehensive resources. Competitive compensation package and the flexibility of self-scheduling make this an excellent opportunity for experienced PICU nurses seeking their next travel assignment.

American Consultants Job ID #19230701. 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: RN:PICU,07:00:00-19:00:00

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Weekly pay
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

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