NICU RN
Lubbock, TX
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, NICU – Lubbock, TX 79410

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00). Self-scheduling with 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week period. Contract duration of 182 days (approximately 26 weeks).

Highlights:

• Work in a Level IV NICU at a 181-bed children's hospital and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• 43-bed unit with average daily census of 35 neonatal patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-4 depending on acuity
• Self-scheduling model with flexible weekend coverage options
• Opportunity for extended contract beyond 13 weeks if desired
• Free parking and comprehensive orientation provided

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse license (Compact license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Level III or Level IV NICU experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with patient ratios of 2-4 patients
• Proficiency in advanced NICU skills including ventilator management, high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide administration, therapeutic hypothermia, UAC/UVC management, and care of neonates as young as 29 weeks gestation
• Willingness to float to Pediatrics, PICU, or Pediatric ED as needed
• Two professional references covering one year of experience within the last three years

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a specialized Level IV NICU caring for the most complex neonatal cases, including premature infants, surgical patients across all subspecialties (except cardiac), and infants requiring advanced respiratory support. You'll benefit from a self-scheduling model that provides work-life balance, competitive compensation, and the support of a dedicated healthcare staffing team. Join a collaborative environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including interpretation services, working alongside experienced professionals in a state-of-the-art children's hospital setting.