Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Lubbock, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse opportunity in Lubbock, TX (79410): 16-week contract at a Level II Trauma Center providing critical care to adult and geriatric patients. Join a dedicated critical care team in West Texas with free parking and a supportive work environment. Apply now for this ICU RN job in Lubbock, Texas.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Location: Lubbock, TX 79410 (West Texas)
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care – Level II Trauma Center
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks (Start: 4/20/2026 – End: 8/10/2026)
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Job Type: Travel Nurse / ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Perks: Free employee/visitor parking, supportive team, vibrant community

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU RN experience (Neuro ICU experience preferred)
• Valid RN license required (Compact license accepted; must be in hand at submission)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience with Epic electronic health record/charting system required
• Ability to float between units and sister facilities as needed
• Must provide 2 supervisory references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Availability to work 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Solid navy blue uniform/scrub attire required
• Strong critical care skills, excellent communication, and teamwork for high-acuity environments

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care to adult and geriatric patients in a Level II Trauma Center
• Manage patient ratios typically 1:2 or 1:3 as an ICU Registered Nurse
• Perform advanced Neuro and Surgical ICU skills, including CVA/Acute Stroke management
• Care for patients with EVDs, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery care
• Manage ventilated patients, interpret ABGs, and provide advanced respiratory support
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips; manage continuous IV sedation
• Care for arterial and central lines, perform bedside assessments, and document in Epic
• Adhere to isolation precautions and PPE standards; maintain safe patient care practices
• Float between units as needed and provide coverage every other weekend

This ICU Travel Nurse position in Lubbock, Texas is an excellent opportunity for experienced critical care RNs looking for short-term travel nursing assignments and competitive pay. If you are an ICU Registered Nurse with strong neuro/surgical ICU skills and Epic experience, apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your critical care career in West Texas.

Apply now – Submit your RN license, certifications, and supervisory references to be considered for this ICU RN travel contract in Lubbock, TX.

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