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

Join a supportive pediatric hospital team as a Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) in Lubbock, Texas, providing high-quality care to infants, children, and adolescents on a 16-week travel nursing contract. This assignment offers manageable patient ratios, interdisciplinary resources, and diverse pediatric nursing experience in a Level II pediatric trauma environment. Lubbock combines a welcoming West Texas community with abundant sunshine, local parks, outdoor recreation, arts, and dining.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,740–$1,840
• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Specialty: Pediatric Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric hospital; Level II pediatric trauma environment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks, through March 8, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Patient Population: Infants, children, and adolescents
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3–5
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 5 weekend shifts during the 6-week scheduling period
• Call: May be required based on unit census
• Floating: May float between units within scope of practice
• Holiday Coverage: Travelers must be available to work 3 of 5 designated holidays when scheduled

Pediatric RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience required
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Experience with Epic or another electronic health record system; Epic experience required for this assignment
• Competency with pediatric medication administration, feedings, oxygen delivery systems, isolation precautions, and central or implanted line care
• Ability to manage pediatric patients with varying acuity and safely float within scope of practice
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years

Pediatric Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents in a pediatric hospital setting
• Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications, treatments, feedings, and therapies according to orders and pediatric best practices
• Monitor respiratory status and support patients requiring oxygen delivery systems or BiPAP/CPAP management
• Provide central line and implanted line care while maintaining strict infection-prevention standards
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including dysrhythmias and other clinical concerns
• Educate patients and families, including breastfeeding and breast milk handling support when appropriate
• Document nursing care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team
• Collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, therapy, social services, interpretation services, and rapid response resources
• Float to other pediatric units or nearby affiliated locations as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this Pediatric RN travel nursing opportunity in Lubbock, Texas, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional pediatric patient care.

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