Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,275 per week in Lubbock, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Lubbock, TX
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,275 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified NICU RN in Lubbock, Texas, 79401!

Job Title: NICU Registered Nurse
Location: Lubbock, TX 79410
Shift: Night (3x12 Hours) 19:00 7:00
Duration: 26 weeks

WNTR BLOCK 1ST TIMERS - Level III NICU RN -R10924*0

Will position float between units: Yes
Is on-call required? No
Are weekends required? Yes 6 weekend shifts in 6 week period - variable, self scheduling
Are block schedules required? Yes
What are expected ratios? 1:2-4
Special requirements: 2 years NICU; prefer to have at least level III experience as they are a level IV unit. They are open to long than 13 week contracts if a candidate desires.
Are 48 hours approved: Yes

Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility: Children's Hospital / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
Total Staff Beds: 181
Scrub Color: All RN- Navy / RRTs: Galaxy Blue/Royal Blue
Parking Cost: Free in any unrestricted space. Bike racks available

• Years of Experience:
  2 year(s)
• Patient Ratio Experience:
  1:2-4
• Charting System:
  Required, Epic

• marked with * are preferred
  BLS, NRP Advanced
• marked with * are preferred

  IV therapy

  Administration of blood & blood products
  Arterial line management
  Central line blood draw
  Central Line/Implanted Line Care
  Starting and maintaining IVs
  UAC (Umbilical Artery Catheter)
  UVC (Umbilical Vein Catheter)

  Medications/Emergency Medications

  Anti-Seizure Medications
  Antibiotics/Antivirals
  IV vasopressors
  Neonatal Dosage Calculations
  Steroids
  Surfactants

  Professional Topic and Skills

  APGAR scoring
  Developmental Care
  Patient/family teaching
  Phlebotomy
  Thermoregulation

  Neurologic

  Assist with lumbar puncture
  ICP monitoring
  Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
  Seizure disorders
  Therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket)
  Ventricular Peritoneal (VP) Shunts

  Endocrine/Metabolic

  Blood glucose monitoring
  Hyperbilirubinemia
  Insulin administration
  Phototherapy

  Gastrointestinal

  Breastfeeding Support/Handling of Breast Milk
  Colostomy/ileostomy management/care
  Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage)
  Gastroschisis/Omphalocele
  Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
  Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes
  Post Abdominal Surgery

  Respiratory

  Bubble CPAP
  High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  High Frequency Ventilation
  Management of Chest Tubes
  Meconium Aspiration
  Nitric Oxide (INo)
  Oscillators
  Oxygen Delivery Systems
  Respiratory distress syndrome
  Suctioning (ETT, NT)
  Tracheostomy care/management
  Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)

  Cardiovascular

  Invasive Hemodynamic monitoring*
  Telemetry - on the unit monitoring

  Infectious Disease

  Isolation Precautions/PPE
  Neonatal Sepsis
  Sepsis Work Up

  Work Settings

  Level 1 Nursery
  NICU II
  NICU III
  NICU IV*

  Patient Types

  Neonates < 24-28 weeks*
  Neonates > 34 weeks
  Neonates 29-34 weeks

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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