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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