Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Lubbock, Texas. The role involves providing patient care in a high-acuity environment, with the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population. The ICU RN will be responsible for managing critical patient conditions, adhering to facility protocols, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/24/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Texas or Compact State license, at least 3 years of ICU nursing experience, 1.5 years of patient ratio experience, certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and required skills including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, management of multisystem organ failure, arterial line and central line care, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and use of PPE.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with community hospital environments and trauma level II facilities.
• Additional Information: This assignment involves float responsibilities to sister ICUs (SICU, CICU, NSICU), with potential for patient ratios up to 1:3 due to specialized patient needs. Candidates must commit to working at least 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks and work 3 of the 5 designated holidays. Orientation includes 28 hours of training. The patient census averages 13 daily, with responsibilities including critical procedures such as CRRT and advanced monitoring equipment.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.