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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Lubbock, Texas

Apply now for an ICU Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas, caring for critically ill adults on the night shift within a 16-bed medical-surgical ICU. Join an experienced critical care team at a 379-bed short-term acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center. This on-site Texas travel nursing assignment offers a welcoming West Texas community, reasonable cost of living, outdoor recreation, local dining, arts, and cultural attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Healthcare Setting: 16-bed medical-surgical intensive care unit within a 379-bed Level II Trauma Center
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Night shift, 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adult critical care patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately six weekend shifts during the assignment based on unit needs
• Float Expectations: May float between ICU, telemetry, medical-surgical, or nearby units as needed
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 12 hours

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 3 years of recent ICU nursing experience; a minimum of 1 year is required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience using Epic electronic health records (EHR)
• Strong clinical experience caring for patients with trauma, cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, and neurological conditions
• Demonstrated experience managing ventilated patients, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, EVDs, CRRT, Impella, IABP, and ECMO patients
• Proficiency interpreting ABGs, dysrhythmias, and coagulation studies, including INR, PT, PTT, and fibrinogen
• Ability to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips and manage continuous sedation, paralytics, insulin, and other critical care infusions
• Ability to meet hospital compliance, background, reference, and scheduling requirements

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a medical-surgical ICU
• Assess, monitor, and document complex patient conditions while recognizing subtle changes in clinical status
• Manage mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, and respiratory failure care
• Provide post-operative care for cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, craniotomy, CABG, valve repair or replacement, TAVR, and cardiac catheterization patients
• Manage invasive monitoring and advanced equipment, including arterial lines, CVP monitoring, pulmonary artery lines, EVDs, ICP monitoring, CRRT, Impella, IABP, and ECMO support
• Administer blood products and emergency medications and participate in massive transfusion protocols when indicated
• Perform or assist with central line and chest tube care, epicardial pacing wire management, IV placement, and 12-lead ECG acquisition
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, rehabilitation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to designated critical care or progressive care units while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract and join a leading critical care team in Lubbock, Texas.

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.