About This Position
Join our team as a Registered Nurse in Lubbock, TX, supporting neonatal patients on a 26-week NICU travel contract with consistent night-shift scheduling and guaranteed weekly hours.
Position Details
- Specialty: RN - General
- Unit: NICU
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Location: Lubbock, TX
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:00
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Start date: October 19, 2026
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Responsibilities
Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for critically ill and premature neonates while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team and supporting patients and families throughout the neonatal care experience.
Requirements
- Certifications: BLS and NRP Advanced
- Charting system experience: Epic required
- IV therapy: administration of blood and blood products; arterial line management; central line blood draws; central line and implanted line care; starting and maintaining IVs; UAC (umbilical artery catheter); UVC (umbilical vein catheter)
- Medications and emergency medications: anti-seizure medications; antibiotics and antivirals; IV vasopressors; neonatal dosage calculations; steroids; surfactants
- Professional topics and skills: APGAR scoring; developmental care; patient and family teaching; phlebotomy; thermoregulation
- Neurologic care: assist with lumbar puncture; ICP monitoring; neonatal abstinence syndrome; seizure disorders; therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket); ventricular peritoneal (VP) shunts
- Endocrine and metabolic care: blood glucose monitoring; hyperbilirubinemia; insulin administration; phototherapy
- Gastrointestinal care: breastfeeding support and handling of breast milk; colostomy and ileostomy management and care; bottle, breast, and gavage feedings; gastroschisis and omphalocele; necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC); placement and management of oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tubes; post-abdominal surgery care
- Respiratory care: bubble CPAP; high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); high-frequency ventilation; chest tube management; meconium aspiration; nitric oxide (iNO); oscillators; oxygen delivery systems; respiratory distress syndrome; ETT and nasotracheal suctioning; tracheostomy care and management; ventilator management using AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, BIPAP, and PEEP
- Cardiovascular care: invasive hemodynamic monitoring required; telemetry and on-unit monitoring
- Infectious disease care: isolation precautions and PPE; neonatal sepsis; sepsis workup
- Work settings: Level 1 Nursery; NICU II; NICU III; NICU IV required
- Patient populations: neonates younger than 24-28 weeks required; neonates older than 34 weeks; neonates 29-34 weeks
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
This travel contract pays $56.00-$67.00 per hour, with 36 guaranteed hours each week. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, providing a dedicated recruiter throughout the assignment and reliable weekly pay. Quick2Hire also offers per diem shifts when you want extra flexibility. Apply through Quick2Hire today.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
- At least 2 years of registered nursing experience
- Experience caring for 1:2-4 patient ratios
- Travel nursing experience is not required
