ICU

ICU – Neurosurgical (Travel RN | Nights | Lubbock, TX)

This 13-week night shift contract places you in a fast-paced Neurosurgical ICU caring for adults and geriatric patients with complex neurological and post-surgical diagnoses, including stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, and post-craniotomy recovery.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3x12-hour shifts
• Minimum 6 weekend shifts per 13-week contract
• Block scheduling available, approved based on unit needs
• No on-call required
• Float to other ICU units as needed; refusal to float may result in assignment termination

Clinical Scope

• Primarily neurosurgical and neuro-critical patient population
• Bedside EVD placement and management
• Bedside intubation, ICP monitoring, and frequent neuro assessments
• Ventilator management, continuous IV sedation and paralytics, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration
• Central line, arterial line, PICC line, and lumbar drain management
• CVA/acute stroke management, TBI care, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery recovery

Required Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience; Neuro ICU experience strongly preferred
• Compact RN license must be in hand at time of submission
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Dress Code

• Solid navy blue scrubs (licensed nursing staff)

Additional Details

• Parking is complimentary on-site
• Robust interdisciplinary support: pharmacy, respiratory therapy, rapid response, physical therapy, social services, and more
• All time-off requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO may not be accommodated
• Must commit to 3 of 5 designated holidays
• 2 professional references required covering the past 3 years