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

Join a dedicated pediatric care team as a Travel Pediatric RN in Lubbock, Texas, and make a meaningful difference for infants, children, and adolescents. This 16-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for a compassionate Registered Nurse with pediatric experience who enjoys working in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Lubbock offers the welcoming atmosphere of West Texas, a vibrant community, and easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural experiences.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,740–$1,840
• Assignment Duration: 16 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Patient Population: Infants, children, and adolescents
• Unit: 35-bed pediatric unit with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of approximately 1:3–5
• Weekend Coverage: Five weekend shifts during the six-week scheduling period
• Floating: May float within the nurse’s scope of practice, including nearby sister facilities when needed
• Call: May be required based on unit census
• Orientation: 12 hours

Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
• Pediatric nursing or pediatric MedSurg experience preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Texas; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Experience with Epic electronic health record charting required
• Strong pediatric assessment, medication administration, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to care for patients across infant, pediatric, and adolescent age groups
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years

Pediatric RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients during overnight shifts
• Complete comprehensive pediatric assessments, monitor patient conditions, and promptly identify changes in status
• Provide pediatric MedSurg care, including feedings, breast milk handling, and support for breastfeeding families
• Manage central and implanted lines, oxygen delivery systems, and BiPAP/CPAP therapies as indicated
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias while escalating concerns appropriately
• Apply isolation precautions and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) practices
• Support the care of patients with hyperbilirubinemia and other pediatric conditions
• Accurately document nursing care and clinical findings in Epic
• Collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, interpretation services, and rapid response teams
• Float within scope of practice and contribute to a flexible, team-oriented pediatric care environment

Apply now for this Travel Pediatric RN night-shift opportunity in Lubbock, Texas, and join a team committed to excellent pediatric patient care.

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