Travel Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Lubbock, Texas

Travel Pediatric Registered Nurse job in Lubbock, Texas: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families during this 16-week travel nursing assignment. Care for infants, children, and adolescents in a supportive pediatric environment alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Lubbock is a vibrant West Texas community known for its welcoming atmosphere, sunny climate, outdoor spaces, and rich cultural and dining scene.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,740-$1,840
• Location: Lubbock, Texas
• Assignment Type: Pediatric travel nursing assignment
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 22, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Infants, pediatric patients, and adolescents
• Unit Profile: 35-bed pediatric unit with an average daily census of approximately 27
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3-5
• Weekends: Required, including approximately five weekend shifts within a six-week period
• Call: May be required based on unit census
• Floating: May float between units or nearby affiliated facilities within scope of practice

Pediatric RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience
• Pediatric nursing or pediatric medical-surgical experience preferred
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Recent experience using Epic or a comparable electronic medical record system
• Ability to provide safe, age-appropriate nursing care across the pediatric age spectrum
• Competency with pediatric medication administration, feedings, breast milk handling, oxygen delivery systems, isolation precautions, and central or implanted line care
• Experience with pediatric respiratory support, including BiPAP/CPAP management, preferred
• Strong communication, adaptability, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills

Pediatric Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and age-appropriate nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Manage pediatric medical-surgical needs, including feedings, breast milk handling, hyperbilirubinemia care, and oxygen therapy
• Monitor patient conditions and recognize changes requiring timely clinical intervention
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias within the scope of practice
• Provide central line and implanted line care while following infection prevention standards
• Administer medications safely and educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and home care
• Document nursing care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to other appropriate pediatric units or affiliated locations as needed and participate in weekend and census-based call coverage

Apply now to join this pediatric travel nursing opportunity in Lubbock, Texas, and make a lasting impact on children and families.

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.