Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Lubbock, TX
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit – Lubbock, TX 79410

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) per week. Self-scheduling available with flexibility to work consecutive shifts or split throughout the week. Weekend coverage required on a variable basis. Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day).

Highlights:

• Work in a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with 181 staffed beds and an 18-bed PICU unit
• Manageable patient ratios of 1:2 across all shifts
• Self-scheduling model allows flexibility in planning your work week
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Free parking and bike racks available on-site
• First-time travelers and candidates with 1 year of experience welcome to apply

Requirements:

• Active Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of PICU experience required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with 1:2 patient ratios
• Willingness to float to Pediatric Med/Surg and NICU units as needed
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Skills required include ventilator management, central line care, IV vasopressors, BiPAP/CPAP management, hemodynamic monitoring, and management of chest tubes

Why Join Us?

This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a dedicated children's hospital environment caring for neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents. You'll benefit from a supportive team environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, flexible self-scheduling, and comprehensive orientation. The assignment includes 36-40 hours of orientation to ensure your success from day one.