Travel ICU RN - Night Shift RN

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: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• 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 | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Weekend availability required
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting with an expected nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
Float to Pediatric Med/Surg and NICU units as needed based on census and staffing requirements
Complete self-scheduling for 3 twelve-hour shifts per week; shifts may be consecutive or split
Participate in holiday coverage — expected to work 3 of the 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Maintain compliance with all facility credentialing, background, and onboarding requirements prior to start
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 at standard rates (locals accepted at a lower rate)
• Must submit all time-off requests and scheduling needs upfront at time of submission — post-offer RTO requests may not be accommodated
• 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start (Charge RNs and Lead RNs accepted)
• Must be willing to float to sister facilities nearby the contracted location as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience in Pediatric Med/Surg or NICU in addition to PICU
Familiarity with self-scheduling systems and flexible shift arrangements
Prior travel nursing experience in a pediatric acute care environment
Why Join Us
Work within a 181-bed children's hospital and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center offering a dynamic and specialized clinical environment
Complimentary parking available on-site with no associated cost to staff
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #785915. 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