Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,167 per week in Lubbock, TX

Proficiency in core PICU skills including ventilator management, central line care, high flow nasal cannula, hemodynamic monitoring, BiPAP/CPAP management, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias, chest tube management, and telemetry monitoring. Join a collaborative team committed to excellence in pediatric critical care with the support needed to advance your clinical expertise in a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center setting.

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PICU RN in Lubbock, Texas, 79410!

Job Opportunity – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Texas

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week with self-scheduling flexibility. Shifts may be scheduled consecutively or split throughout the week. Weekend rotation required with variable frequency. No on-call requirement.

Highlights:

• Work at a 181-bed children's hospital designated as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Care for diverse patient populations including neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in an 18-bed PICU with average daily census of 15
• Maintain 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios across all shifts for optimal patient care delivery
• Utilize Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams
• One-year contract opportunity welcoming first-time travelers with 36 hours of structured orientation
• Float opportunities to Pediatric Med/Surg and NICU units to expand clinical experience
• Free parking provided in unrestricted spaces with bike rack availability

Requirements:

• Minimum one year of PICU nursing experience required
• Active RN license (Compact license accepted and must be in hand at submission)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with 1:2 patient ratios
• Proficiency in core PICU skills including ventilator management, central line care, high flow nasal cannula, hemodynamic monitoring, BiPAP/CPAP management, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias, chest tube management, and telemetry monitoring
• Two professional references covering one year of experience within the last three years
• Commitment to work three of five 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 provide specialized critical care to pediatric patients in a dedicated children's hospital environment with state-of-the-art resources and comprehensive support services. The self-scheduling model provides flexibility to balance your professional and personal life while delivering high-quality care to the most vulnerable patient population. Join a collaborative team committed to excellence in pediatric critical care with the support needed to advance your clinical expertise in a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center setting.