Registered Nurse NICU

Location: Lubbock, TX
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 9/18/2026
Salary: $2177/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Lubbock, TX | Children's Hospital / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:00) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in a Level III/IV NICU environment with patient ratios of 1:2–4
  • Participate in a self-scheduling model, including 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
  • Adhere to block scheduling requirements as established by the facility
  • Float between units as needed based on patient census and staffing needs
  • Commit to working 3 of the 5 designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
  • Complete all required facility modules prior to and during orientation on a non-billable basis

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN license required; Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
  • Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience required
  • Must submit all requested time off and scheduling preferences at the time of submission — post-submission requests may not be accommodated
  • Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible as a traveler (locals accepted at a different rate)
  • 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start
  • Must disclose any prior work history at a Providence facility (location and dates) at time of submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Level III NICU experience strongly preferred, as the unit operates as a Level IV
  • Experience with self-scheduling and block schedule environments
  • Familiarity with floating between sister or affiliated units

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric environment with potential for contract extensions beyond the standard 13-week term for candidates who desire longer placements
  • Free parking on-site with no on-call requirements

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