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

Join an experienced critical care team as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Lubbock, Texas. This on-site travel nurse opportunity offers the chance to care for adult and geriatric patients in a 16-bed intensive care unit within a 379-bed short-term acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center. Lubbock offers a welcoming West Texas community with a vibrant cultural scene, outdoor recreation, and an affordable, relaxed lifestyle.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Assignment Type: 13-week ICU travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 36 hours per week
• Scheduling: Block scheduling considered based on unit needs
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum of 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• Call: Not required
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2; may be 1:3 depending on patient acuity
• Floating: May float to sister ICUs, including surgical, cardiac, and neurological intensive care units
• Unit Profile: 16 beds with an average daily census of approximately 13 patients
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Texas; compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• OCN certification preferred or applicable to the candidate’s clinical background
• Epic electronic health record and charting experience required
• Experience caring for critically ill patients in a Level II Trauma Center, community hospital, or comparable acute-care setting preferred
• Ability to float between intensive care units and adapt to changing patient assignments
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent work experience may be required during the compliance process

Critical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Monitor and manage patients with respiratory failure, ARDS, COPD, pulmonary embolism, sepsis, septic shock, renal failure, stroke, post-cardiac arrest conditions, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, and airway-support equipment
• Perform cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases, and manage arterial and central lines
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, sedative, insulin, and other critical-care infusions according to clinical protocols
• Provide CRRT care using Prismaflex or Prismax equipment, including pre- and post-treatment management
• Administer blood products and chemotherapy when indicated, and participate in massive transfusion protocols
• Manage patients with EVDs, ICP monitoring, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, tracheostomies, and other specialized devices as appropriate
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to emergencies, including rapid response and resuscitation events
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, IV services, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract and join a leading critical care team in Lubbock, Texas.

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.