Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,128 per week in Lubbock, TX

Start Date: April 20, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend requirement; no on-call; floating between units required

Highlights:

• Work at a 379-bed short-term acute care facility with Level II Trauma Center designation
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3 for optimal patient care
• Epic EMR charting system utilized throughout facility
• Neuro ICU experience highly preferred; opportunity to care for complex neurological patients
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Free employee parking on-site

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact license accepted and must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Epic charting system experience required
• Critical care skills including CVA/acute stroke management, external ventricular drain management, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy care, arterial line management, central line management, continuous IV sedation, cardiac and vasoactive drip titration, ventilator management, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with post-neurosurgery management and surgical/neuro skills
• Two supervisory references covering one year within the last three years
• Clean background check required (facility does not accept background hits)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This ICU position offers the chance to expand your critical care expertise in a fast-paced acute care environment with a strong focus on neurological and complex medical patients. You'll work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team caring for adult and geriatric populations while maintaining excellent nurse-to-patient ratios that support quality care. This is an ideal opportunity for nurses seeking to build advanced skills in neuro-critical care within a supportive Level II Trauma Center setting.