Registered Nurse PICU
Location: Lubbock, TX
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 10/20/2026
Salary: $2177/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PICU
Location
Lubbock, TX | Children's Hospital / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:00) | Weekends Required | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting with an expected nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
- Float between units as needed, including Pediatric Med/Surg and NICU
- Complete self-scheduling for 3 twelve-hour shifts per week; shifts may be consecutive or split
- Participate in weekend rotations on a variable basis
- Commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Maintain compliance with all facility policies, including background and licensing requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license; Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 1 year of PICU experience required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Must submit all time-off requests and scheduling preferences upfront at the time of submission
- 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in a children's hospital or pediatric trauma center environment
- Familiarity with floating between pediatric specialty units such as NICU or Pediatric Med/Surg
- Demonstrated flexibility with scheduling in a high-acuity pediatric setting
Why Join Us
- Work at a 181-bed children's hospital and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center offering a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment
- Enjoy free parking on-site with no on-call requirements during your assignment
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