Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,100 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PICU

Location

Lubbock, TX | Children's Hospital / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:00) | Onsite | Weekends Required (Variable)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting at a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Maintain a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio in accordance with unit standards
• Float between units as needed, including Pediatric Med/Surg and NICU
• Complete self-scheduling for 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, with flexibility to work consecutive or split shifts
• Commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license; compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 1 year of PICU experience required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible as a standard travel candidate (locals may be considered under separate terms)
• Must submit all time-off requests and scheduling needs prior to or at the time of submission — post-offer requests may not be considered
• 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start (Charge RNs/Leads accepted)
• Background must be clear of Nursys or background check hits per facility policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a children's hospital or pediatric specialty environment
• Familiarity with floating between PICU, Pediatric Med/Surg, and NICU settings
• Strong adaptability and comfort with self-scheduling in a high-acuity environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a 181-bed children's hospital designated as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, offering a dynamic and meaningful clinical environment
• Free parking available on-site with no on-call requirements

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #786219. 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: Registered Nurse - PICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the "why" behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others