Registered Nurse NICU

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 nursing care to neonatal patients in a Level III/IV NICU environment with patient ratios of 1:2–4
• Float between units as needed to support staffing across the facility
• Adhere to a block scheduling model, including 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period on a variable, self-scheduling basis
• Commit to working 3 of the 5 designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• Complete required orientation modules prior to and during the start of assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license required; Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible as a standard traveler (locals may be considered at an adjusted rate)
• Must submit all RTO and scheduling requests upfront at the time of submission — post-offer RTO requests may not be granted
• 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start (Charge RNs and Leads accepted)
• Background must be clear; facility does not accept background hits

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Level III NICU experience strongly preferred, as this is a Level IV unit
• Candidates open to contracts longer than 13 weeks are encouraged to apply

Why Join Us

• Work within a specialized children's hospital environment offering a dynamic, high-acuity neonatal setting with opportunities for extended engagement
• Enjoy free onsite parking with no cost to staff