TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified NICU RN in Lubbock, Texas, 79410!
Job Opportunity – Level III/IV NICU Registered Nurse – Texas
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: West Texas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 13-week assignment (longer contracts available upon request); self-scheduling with flexible shifts; 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period; no on-call required; 48-hour workweeks approved; 1:2-4 nurse-to-patient ratios
Highlights:
- Work in a 181-bed Children's Hospital and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with a 43-bed, Level IV NICU
- Self-scheduling environment with variable weekend coverage to support work-life balance
- Epic charting system with 12-hour orientation provided
- Diverse case mix including prematurity, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, sepsis, surgical subspecialties (excluding cardiac), and HIE
- Opportunity to float PRN to Pediatrics, PICU, or Pediatric ED for professional growth
- Free parking and supportive interdisciplinary team including interpretation services
Requirements:
- Current RN license (Compact license accepted and must be in hand at submission)
- Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required; Level III NICU experience strongly preferred
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Experience with Epic charting system required
- Patient ratio experience of 1:2-4
- Proficiency in neonatal care skills including ventilator management, high-frequency ventilation, administration of blood products, central line management, UAC/UVC, arterial line management, phototherapy, and developmental care
- Experience with Level III/IV patient populations including neonates under 29 weeks gestational age
- Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
- Commitment to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of critically ill neonates and their families within a specialized children's hospital environment. You'll work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team caring for a diverse patient population with complex medical and surgical needs, while enjoying the flexibility of self-scheduling and the option to extend your contract beyond the standard 13 weeks. This role provides exceptional professional development opportunities through exposure to Level IV NICU cases and optional floating to other pediatric specialty units.