Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,177 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PICU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Lubbock, Texas | Pediatric ICU RN Assignment

Discover a rewarding PICU Registered Nurse travel job in Lubbock, Texas, where you’ll provide expert care to critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced Pediatric ICU environment. This 13-week travel RN assignment is ideal for a compassionate nurse who thrives in high-acuity settings and wants to make a meaningful impact on infants, children, and adolescents. Lubbock offers the welcoming feel of West Texas, a strong community, and the convenience of a growing city.

Job Details

• Position: Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse (PICU RN)
• Location: Lubbock, Texas 79410
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Shift: Night shift, 12 hours (19:00 - 07:00)
• Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling available; weekends are variable
• Float Requirement: May float to Pedi Med/Surg and NICU
• Patient Ratio: 1:2

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of PICU nursing experience required
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Experience with Epic charting preferred/required
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients
• Comfort working with neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients in the PICU
• Monitor and manage high-acuity patients requiring advanced interventions
• Support ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and sedation care
• Assist with intubation, central line care, chest tube management, and EVD/ICP monitoring as appropriate
• Administer medications and IV vasopressors per protocol
• Interpret patient data, including ABGs, telemetry, and dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Float safely to Pedi Med/Surg or NICU when needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold unit standards for high-quality patient care

Apply now for this PICU Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Lubbock, Texas, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional pediatric critical care.

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GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #522096. 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: PICU

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