NICU RN
Lubbock, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level IV NICU Registered Nurse for a night shift travel assignment requiring at least 2 years of NICU experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within a children's hospital and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Patient ratios range from 1:2 to 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
• Block scheduling required with self-scheduling for 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• Floating between units required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Assignment length of 26 weeks with potential for longer contracts

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at submission
• BLS certification required; NRP Advanced certification required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Level III NICU experience preferred given this is a Level IV unit
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in a wide range of NICU skills including IV therapy, arterial line management, UAC/UVC care, and administration of emergency medications
• Experience with neonatal procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia, high frequency ventilation, and nitric oxide therapy preferred
• Experience with care for neonates across a range of gestational ages, including those under 24-28 weeks
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
• Full SSN and DOB required for compliance

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal nursing care including developmental care, patient/family teaching, and thermoregulation
• Navy scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking available in any unrestricted space, with bike racks on site
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer requests may not be accommodated
• Travelers may be required to float to sister facilities within the system
• Only one submission at a time is allowed within the Providence system
• Former Providence employees may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius