About This Position
Take on a 13-week travel ICU Registered Nurse contract in Lubbock, TX, providing care on day shifts in a fast-paced intensive care setting. This opportunity offers a 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. schedule, three shifts per week, and a November 30, 2026 start date.
Position Details
- Specialty: Registered Nurse – General
- Unit: ICU RN
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Shift: Day, 3 × 12 hours (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Start date: November 30, 2026
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside nursing care and monitor patient condition in the ICU.
- Document care and communicate relevant updates with the care team.
- Coordinate care and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.
Requirements
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and OCN.
- IV therapy: Accessing and managing ports; arterial line management; blood product administration; central line care and management; PICC line management; starting and maintaining IVs; TPN/lipids.
- Professional topics and skills: Activated clotting time (ACT); fibrinogen; infection prevention; INR; isolation precautions/PPE; massive transfusion protocol; monitoring for abdominal compartment syndrome; phlebotomy; PT/PTT; recognition of infection in immunosuppressed patients.
- Genitourinary and renal: Acute kidney injury; chronic/acute renal failure; CVVHD/CRRT; intake and output monitoring; pre/post hemodialysis management; renal transplant; shunts/fistula care; urine output assessment.
- Oncology: Administration of chemotherapy.
- Respiratory and thoracic: Assist with chest tube insertion/removal; BiPAP/CPAP management; care of ventilated patient; fresh tracheostomy; high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs); pulmonary edema; pulmonary embolism; respiratory failure; suctioning (ETT, NT); ventilator management.
- Work settings: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU); Medical Intensive Care Unit; Neuro Intensive Care Unit; Surgical Intensive Care Unit; Trauma Intensive Care Unit.
- Cardiovascular: Care of the patient on ECMO; central venous pressure monitoring (CVP); epicardial pacing wire care and management; pre/post cardiac cath/intervention; pulmonary artery line/Swan-Ganz monitoring; sheath removal.
- Medications: Continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade; continuous IV sedation; emergency medications; procedural sedation administration/monitoring; titrate cardiac drips; titrate vasoactive drips.
- Neurological: CVA/acute stroke management; external ventricular drain (EVD); hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun; ICP monitoring; lumbar drains; post-craniotomy care; post-neurosurgery management; traumatic brain injury.
- Gastrointestinal: GI surgery; liver failure.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
Hourly pay is $56.00–$67.00. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, with a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment, reliable weekly pay, and per diem shifts for extra flexibility. Apply through Quick2Hire.
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 1 year of experience.
- Travel experience required.
- Experience with a 1:3 patient ratio.
- Epic charting experience required.
- Teaching hospital experience preferred.
- Community hospital experience preferred.
- Trauma Level I experience preferred.
- Trauma Level II experience preferred.
