Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,177 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – NICU | Level IV NICU in Lubbock, TX

Travel RN NICU opportunity in Lubbock, Texas: join a high-acuity Level IV neonatal intensive care team caring for critically ill newborns in a collaborative, family-centered setting.

Lubbock, located in the 79410 area of West Texas, offers a welcoming community with convenient amenities, local dining, parks, and cultural attractions for a comfortable place to live and work.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse with strong NICU experience for a travel nursing assignment in Lubbock, TX. This role is ideal for a compassionate NICU RN who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and wants to make a meaningful difference for newborns and their families.

Work with advanced neonatal therapies, support complex patient needs, and contribute to excellent outcomes in this rewarding specialty area.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – NICU
• Location: Lubbock, TX
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Schedule: Self-scheduling with block scheduling expectations
• Weekend Coverage: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling period
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Setting: Level IV NICU
• Float Support: May float to pediatric, PICU, or pediatric ED areas as needed

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license; compact license must be in hand at submission
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU nursing experience required
• Level III NICU experience preferred in this high-acuity environment
• BLS and NRP Advanced required
• Epic charting experience required
• Strong neonatal assessment and critical care skills
• Ability to work assigned weekend and holiday coverage
• Comfortable floating when needed to support nearby units

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate neonatal intensive care to infants with complex medical and surgical needs
• Monitor and manage babies with conditions such as prematurity, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, sepsis, and HIE
• Support advanced respiratory care, including ventilator management, CPAP, HFNC, and oxygen delivery systems
• Administer medications, blood products, and neonatal therapies according to established protocols
• Perform central line care, IV management, thermoregulation support, and neonatal assessments
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate clearly with families and team members
• Assist with feedings, developmental care, and family education to support each infant’s progress

Apply now to join this rewarding NICU travel nurse job in Lubbock, Texas, and make a meaningful impact on newborn care.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #518771. 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: NICU

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