Registered Nurse NICU

Job Title

Travel RN – NICU

Location

San Antonio, TX

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Days 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Projected Start: 06/22/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care for neonatal patients ranging from feeder growers to complex ICU-level neonates in a Level 4 NICU setting, maintaining patient ratios of 1:2, 1:3, or 1:4.
• Utilize the nursing process — including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — for assigned patients in accordance with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocols; monitor for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families consistent with level of practice.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately and thoroughly.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and connect to appropriate resources.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Texas or a compact state license.
• Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association only).
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification.
• Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) Certification — Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in NICU or related neonatal nursing specialty.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in a Perinatal setting or completion of a Perinatal RN Residency program.
• Demonstrated ability to make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers in a complex clinical environment.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level 4 NICU caring for a diverse neonatal population with the support of CNAs on 1:4 patient assignments.
• Weekend requirement of 4 weekends per six-week period with structured scheduling, providing consistency and predictability throughout your assignment.