Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Job Description\n GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care\n Discipline: RN\n Start Date: 10/19/2026\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Lubbock, Texas\n Travel NICU RN opportunity in Lubbock, TX: join a high-acuity neonatal care team and provide expert care for vulnerable newborns in a supportive Level III/IV NICU environment. This is an excellent chance to grow your neonatal nursing career while experiencing West Texas living.Job Details\n \n Position: Travel NICU Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN)\n Location: Lubbock, TX 79410\n Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job\n Start Date: 10/19/2026\n End Date: 4/19/2027\n Assignment Length: 26 weeks\n Shift: 12-hour day shifts\n Shifts Per Week: 3\n Weekly Hours: 36\n Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040\n Schedule Style: Self-scheduling with block scheduling support\n Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule period\n Floating: May float to related pediatric units as needed\n Orientation: 40 hours\n Job Requirements\n \n Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission\n Compact RN license required at submission if applicable\n Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience required\n Level III NICU experience preferred; Level IV NICU experience is a plus\n Epic electronic medical record (EMR) charting experience required\n Current BLS and NRP Advanced certifications required\n Strong clinical experience caring for neonates with complex medical needs\n Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity neonatal care environment\n Availability to work assigned holidays as required by the schedule\n 2 references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required; Charge RNs/Leads may be included if applicable\n Responsibilities\n \n Provide expert neonatal nursing care in a busy NICU setting\n Monitor infant status and respond quickly to changes in condition\n Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and respiratory support interventions as ordered\n Care for infants with prematurity, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, sepsis, HIE, and other neonatal conditions\n Perform thorough assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team\n Manage common NICU equipment and procedures, including IVs, central lines, ventilators, CPAP, and oxygen delivery systems\n Educate and support families throughout the neonatal intensive care experience\n Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record\n Float to related pediatric units when needed and contribute as a flexible, team-oriented RN\n \n Apply now for this Travel NICU RN job in Lubbock, Texas, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional neonatal care. Benefits\n 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity\n 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.\n \n GHR Healthcare Job ID #518769. 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: NICUAbout GHR Healthcare\n \n For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare\n professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to\n uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive\n compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely\n cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your\n advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and\n consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to\n learn more.\n \n