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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PICU RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Lubbock, Texas

Experienced PICU RN sought for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Lubbock, Texas, caring for critically ill pediatric patients.

Join a high-acuity pediatric critical care team as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse. In this role, you will care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in an 18-bed PICU with an average daily census of approximately 15 patients. With a supportive interdisciplinary team, a typical 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, and opportunities to care for complex pediatric cases, this assignment is an excellent fit for an experienced PICU travel nurse seeking meaningful clinical work in a welcoming West Texas community.

Lubbock offers an engaging blend of small-city accessibility, cultural attractions, local dining, and outdoor recreation, with the wide-open landscapes of West Texas nearby. Explore this Texas travel nursing job and join a collaborative pediatric healthcare team.

PICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; shifts may be worked consecutively or split throughout the week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Weekend Coverage: Variable weekends required
• Call: Not required
• Floating: Pediatric Medical/Surgical and NICU units as needed
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Clinical Setting: Children's hospital and Level II pediatric trauma center

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse experience required
• Active Registered Nurse license in Texas or a compact RN license in hand
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Epic electronic health record charting experience required
• Experience caring for neonates, infants, pediatric patients, and adolescents
• Demonstrated competency with pediatric critical care technologies and interventions, including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, arterial blood gas interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, IV vasopressors, continuous sedation, telemetry, and dysrhythmia management
• Ability to manage central lines, PICC lines, implanted lines, chest tubes, ETT and nasotracheal suctioning, and isolation precautions
• Comfort with advanced pediatric critical care procedures and diagnoses, including EVD and ICP monitoring, hydrocephalus or VP shunt care, intubation assistance, and post-cardiac surgery care
• Willingness to float to designated pediatric units when operationally needed
• Ability to work 3 of 5 designated holidays when scheduled: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day

Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients across a broad range of ages and acuities
• Monitor patients closely, recognize changes in condition, and promptly implement appropriate interventions
• Care for ventilated patients and support airway management, including intubation assistance and ETT or nasotracheal suctioning
• Manage complex therapies and equipment, including mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, telemetry, hemodynamic monitoring, EVDs, and ICP monitoring
• Provide safe care for patients with chest tubes, central and PICC lines, implanted lines, hydrocephalus or VP shunts, and post-cardiac surgery needs
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias while collaborating with providers and the interdisciplinary pediatric care team
• Administer medications, maintain accurate documentation in Epic, and follow infection prevention and isolation protocols
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, rapid response teams, and other clinical partners to promote positive patient outcomes
• Float to Pediatric Medical/Surgical or NICU assignments when needed while maintaining a safe, patient-centered approach

Apply now for this PICU RN travel contract in Lubbock, Texas, and bring your pediatric critical care expertise to a supportive healthcare team.

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.