NICU | Registered Nurse

NICU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in Lubbock, TX

Travel NICU RN needed in Lubbock, Texas (79410) for a 26-week Level III/IV neonatal care assignment. Lubbock offers a welcoming West Texas setting with a strong community feel, practical city conveniences, and easy access to local amenities, making it a great location for a travel nurse opportunity. Join a high-acuity NICU team and provide expert care for fragile newborns in a supportive, fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Location: Lubbock, Texas (79410)
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; block scheduling required
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period
• Float Requirement: May float to PRN Pediatrics, PICU, or Pediatric ED as needed
• Orientation: 12 hours

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU nursing experience
• Level III NICU experience preferred in a high-acuity neonatal setting
• Active RN license in hand at the time of submission; compact license required if applicable
• BLS and NRP Advanced certification required
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to care for neonates with complex diagnoses including prematurity, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, sepsis, and HIE
• Strong clinical skills in neonatal monitoring, ventilator support, and medication administration
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and skilled care to neonates in a high-acuity NICU
• Monitor and manage infants requiring respiratory support, thermoregulation, and specialized feeding plans
• Assist with advanced neonatal interventions including central line care, chest tube management, ventilator support, and arterial line monitoring
• Administer medications, blood products, and therapies according to neonatal protocols
• Support families through education, reassurance, and patient-centered communication
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote positive outcomes for fragile infants
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit standards in Epic
• Adapt to float assignments as needed while maintaining excellent patient care

Apply now for this NICU travel nurse job in Lubbock, Texas, and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.