Registered Nurse NICU
Location: Austin, TX
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 6/17/2026
Salary: $2016.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Level 3/4 NICU (Contract / Travel)
Location
Austin, TX
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Level 3/4 NICU with a patient ratio of 3–4 patients per RN
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Medfusion pumps, Alaris pumps, Giraffe isolettes, and GE monitors
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately using CPN and Meditech EMR systems
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of primarily RNs and unit clerks on the night shift
- Adhere to strict unit guidelines including dress code and infection control policies
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience
- Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
- Current BLS certification
- No on-call requirements
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered
- Friendly, outgoing, and compassionate bedside manner well-suited to a collaborative NICU environment
Why Join Us
- Join a large, well-staffed NICU unit with 97 beds and approximately 200 staff members, offering a supportive and experienced team environment
- No on-call requirements provide a predictable schedule throughout your 13-week assignment
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