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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse – 16-Week Contract in Lubbock, TX

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity in Lubbock, TX 79410. 16-week critical care contract at a Level II Trauma Center for experienced ICU RNs with ACLS, BLS, and Epic EMR experience. Night shift travel nurse position focused on adult and geriatric critical care in West Texas.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN), Travel Nurse, Critical Care RN
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Location: Lubbock, TX 79410 — Texas nursing jobs, Lubbock healthcare jobs
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma Center
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:00), 36 hours/week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• Perks: Free employee/visitor parking; supportive multidisciplinary team

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU RN experience required; 2 years preferred
• Valid RN license; compact RN license accepted (travel nurse friendly)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required
• Experience with Epic charting system or Epic EMR preferred
• Neuro ICU experience preferred for neuro and stroke management
• Ability to float between units and sister facilities as needed
• Provide 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years
• Availability to work 3 of 5 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year s Eve, New Year s Day
• Solid navy blue uniform or scrub attire required

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality critical care to adult and geriatric patients in the ICU
• Manage patient ratios typically 1:2 or 1:3 as a critical care RN
• Float to other units as needed to support staffing and patient care
• Assess and manage neuro and surgical ICU patients: CVA/acute stroke treatment, EVD and ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery care
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias; titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips and continuous IV sedation
• Arterial line and central line insertion care and management
• Provide ventilator care, manage BiPAP/CPAP, interpret ABGs, and perform suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Maintain isolation precautions and adhere to PPE protocols and infection control standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and advanced practice providers to optimize patient outcomes

Why Join Our Team

• Work in a Level II Trauma Center and expand critical care and neuro ICU experience
• Competitive travel nurse pay and reliable scheduling
• Opportunity to live and work in Lubbock, TX — West Texas culture, arts, and outdoor access

Ready to take your critical care nursing career on the road? Apply now to this ICU RN travel nurse position in Lubbock, TX. Join our healthcare team today and make an immediate impact as a travel nurse or critical care RN.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.