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 an experienced NICU RN for a Level IV children's hospital unit requiring 2+ years of NICU experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Level IV Neonatal ICU within a children's hospital setting
• Care for neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• Patient ratios of 1:2-4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• 26-week assignment with block scheduling required
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts within a 6-week period via variable self-scheduling
• Floating between units required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Facility is open to contracts longer than 13 weeks if desired

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required; Level III experience preferred given the unit is Level IV
• BLS certification required; NRP Advanced certification required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC management, and administration of blood products and emergency medications required
• Experience with ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, oscillators, and various respiratory support modalities required
• Knowledge of neonatal conditions including NEC, gastroschisis/omphalocele, hyperbilirubinemia, and neonatal sepsis required
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including developmental care, patient/family teaching, and thermoregulation
• Manage complex neonatal cases including seizure disorders, therapeutic hypothermia, and neurologic monitoring
• Support respiratory care including nitric oxide therapy, tracheostomy management, and various oxygen delivery systems
• Navy scrub color 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)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted up-front; post-offer requests may not be granted
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this position