Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,347 per week in Lubbock, TX

Advanced clinical skills including ventilator management, high-frequency ventilation, administration of blood products, central line care, therapeutic hypothermia, and management of neonatal conditions. Daily census averaging 35 patients across 43 beds with diverse case mix including prematurity, respiratory distress, surgical subspecialties (excluding cardiac), and therapeutic hypothermia.

Job Opportunity – NICU Registered Nurse – Texas

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Self-scheduling with variable shifts; 6 weekend shifts required within each 6-week scheduling period. Patient ratios range from 1:2 to 1:4. On-call is not required.

Highlights:

• Level IV NICU within a 181-bed children's hospital and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Daily census averaging 35 patients across 43 beds with diverse case mix including prematurity, respiratory distress, surgical subspecialties (excluding cardiac), and therapeutic hypothermia
• Epic electronic medical records system in use
• Flexible contract lengths available – open to assignments longer than 13 weeks for interested candidates
• Interdisciplinary support with comprehensive interpretation services available
• Free parking provided in unrestricted spaces with bike rack access

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Level III or Level IV NICU experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Compact nursing license or Texas state license required at time of submission
• Proficiency with Epic charting system required
• Advanced clinical skills including ventilator management, high-frequency ventilation, administration of blood products, central line care, therapeutic hypothermia, and management of neonatal conditions
• Willingness to float to Pediatrics, PICU, or Pediatric ED as needed
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a dedicated team at a premier children's hospital providing the highest level of neonatal intensive care to the region's most vulnerable patients. With self-scheduling flexibility, a diverse case mix that includes complex surgical and medical neonates, and the opportunity for extended assignments, this position offers both professional growth and work-life balance. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team committed to developmental care and family-centered practice in a supportive, well-resourced environment.