Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Lubbock, Texas

Bring your pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) expertise to a supportive children’s hospital in Lubbock, Texas. This pediatric travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for infants, children, and adolescents in a Level II pediatric trauma center while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Enjoy the welcoming West Texas community, abundant sunshine, and a vibrant blend of cultural, educational, and outdoor experiences while advancing your pediatric nursing career.

Pediatric Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,740-$1,840
• Assignment Type: Pediatric Registered Nurse travel contract
• Healthcare Setting: Children’s hospital and Level II pediatric trauma center
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 22, 2027
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Infants, pediatric patients, and adolescents
• Typical Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3-5
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately five weekend shifts during the six-week scheduling period
• Floating: May float between units or nearby sister facilities within scope of practice
• Call: May be required based on unit census
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience required
• Additional pediatric inpatient or pediatric Med-Surg experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Recent experience with electronic medical record documentation; Epic experience required
• Competence with pediatric medication administration, dysrhythmia recognition, oxygen delivery systems, isolation precautions, and central or implanted line care
• Experience with pediatric Med-Surg care, respiratory support including BiPAP and CPAP, enteral feedings, breast milk handling, and hyperbilirubinemia care
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, holidays, and float within the assigned scope of practice
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years

Pediatric RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents in a pediatric inpatient setting
• Assess pediatric patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for changes in patient condition
• Manage pediatric Med-Surg patients with varied medical and surgical needs
• Provide respiratory support and monitor oxygen delivery systems, including BiPAP and CPAP when indicated
• Perform central line and implanted line care using appropriate infection-prevention practices
• Support bottle, breast, and gavage feedings, including the safe handling of breast milk
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, changes in patient status, and urgent clinical needs
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and communicate effectively with families and the interdisciplinary care team
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, interpretation services, and rapid response teams
• Float between appropriate units or nearby facilities as needed to support patient care

Apply now for this pediatric travel nurse opportunity in Lubbock, Texas, and bring your Registered Nurse expertise to a supportive children’s healthcare team.

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.