Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Lubbock, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Bring your pediatric nursing expertise to a dedicated children’s hospital in Lubbock, Texas, with this 16-week Pediatric Registered Nurse travel assignment. Care for infants, children, and adolescents while providing high-quality pediatric medical-surgical nursing care alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team. The average patient ratio is approximately 1:3–5.

Lubbock offers the welcoming feel of a West Texas community with a lively cultural scene, excellent outdoor recreation, and an affordable cost of living. It is an ideal destination for nurses seeking meaningful clinical experience and a comfortable place to enjoy life outside of work.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,740–$1,840
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• End Date: April 5, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Healthcare Setting: Children’s hospital and Level II pediatric trauma environment
• Patient Population: Infants, children, and adolescents
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation, including approximately five shifts within a six-week period
• Floating: Float within the nurse’s scope of practice, including nearby units or sister facilities as needed

Pediatric RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience required
• Recent pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license valid for practice in Texas; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• Current BLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Epic charting experience required
• Demonstrated ability to care for pediatric patients in a medical-surgical setting
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of employment within the past 3 years
• Willingness to participate in weekend and holiday scheduling as assigned

Pediatric Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
• Manage pediatric medical-surgical patients while maintaining appropriate patient ratios
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with pediatric safety standards
• Provide central line and implanted line care, oxygen therapy, and BiPAP/CPAP management as appropriate
• Support bottle, breastfeeding, and gavage feedings, including breast milk handling
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, changes in patient condition, and clinical emergencies
• Apply isolation precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and other members of the care team
• Float between appropriate pediatric units and provide flexible support based on patient census and staffing needs

Apply now for this Pediatric RN travel nursing opportunity in Lubbock, Texas, and join a dedicated children’s healthcare team on the night shift.

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