ICU

ICU Registered Nurse — Travel Contract | Lubbock, TX

Shift: Days, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00–19:00)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks | Start Date: November 16, 2026

This high-acuity ICU position serves an adult patient population with complex, multisystem needs across trauma, cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, and neurosurgery. The unit is equipped for advanced interventions and requires a seasoned travel nurse ready to work at the top of their license.

Clinical Scope & Patient Population

• Post-cardiac surgery (direct from OR), post-craniotomy, and post-neurosurgery management
• Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, acute stroke, and multisystem organ failure
• Management of CRRT/CVVHD, ECMO, Impella, and IABP
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips; continuous IV sedation and paralytics
• EVD and ICP monitoring; epicardial pacing wire management; pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring
• Ventilator management, chest tube care, arterial line management, CVP monitoring

Schedule & Float

• 6 weekend shifts expected per 6-week schedule
• Float between ICU, Telemetry, or Medical-Surgical units, including potentially nearby sister facilities
• 48-hour shifts pre-approved

Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of ICU experience; travel experience required
• Active compact RN license in hand at time of submission
• Trauma and CV surgery experience preferred

Dress Code: Solid navy blue scrubs for licensed nursing personnel

Additional Notes

• Must commit to 3 of 5 designated holidays
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront
• Free on-site parking available