Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (NO BENEFITS)

Shift: Night Shift

Shift Timing: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week

Weekend Requirement: Variable weekends required

Pay Rate

• Local Candidates: $1,800–$1,900 per week

• Travel Candidates: $2,200–$2,300 per week

Note: Travel and housing reimbursements are not provided.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nursing for a 13-week contract assignment in Lubbock, Texas. The selected candidate will provide specialized nursing care to critically ill and medically complex pediatric patients in an intensive care environment.

The ideal candidate will have PICU experience, strong clinical assessment skills, and the ability to respond effectively to changing patient conditions. Nurses must also be willing to float to Pediatric Medical-Surgical and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) units as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill infants and pediatric patients in the PICU.

• Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs, neurological status, and other clinical indicators.

• Recognize changes in patient conditions and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.

• Manage pediatric patients requiring intensive monitoring and specialized care.

• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Maintain accurate patient documentation and communicate changes in clinical status promptly.

• Follow infection prevention procedures, patient safety standards, and hospital policies.

• Float to Pediatric Medical-Surgical and NICU units as needed, according to competency and facility requirements.

• Maintain an expected patient-to-nurse ratio of approximately 1:2 in the assigned unit.

• Provide education and support to families regarding patient conditions and treatment plans.

Required Education

- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Required Certifications and Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Texas, including an eligible multistate compact license.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience is required.

• Candidates with at least 1 year of nursing experience may be considered, provided they meet the PICU experience requirement.

• First-time travel nurses are welcome.

• Strong pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexibility to float between PICU, Pediatric Medical-Surgical, and NICU units as required.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-family support skills.

• Ability to work night shifts and variable weekends.