Registered Nurse NICU
Location: Austin, TX
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 8/13/2026
Salary: $1764.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Newborn Nursery / NICU
Location
Austin, Texas
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | On-Call Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Newborn Nursery setting with NICU-level capability
- Manage patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 4:1 depending on acuity
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment including isolettes, ventilators, feeding pumps, IV pumps, and breast pumps
- Document patient care accurately using Meditech and CPN EMR systems
- Fulfill on-call requirements and complete 4 weekend shifts per schedule
- Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary night shift team including charge nurses, team leads, transport nurses, RTs, and unit assistants
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
- Ability to work night shift hours (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Willingness to fulfill on-call and weekend shift requirements
- Proficiency with NICU-specific equipment and technology
Preferred Experience / Skills
- 2 or more years of Level 4 NICU experience
- Experience working in a high-census unit (65+ beds) with a large multidisciplinary team
- Adaptability and positive attitude in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Strong team-oriented approach to patient care
Why Join Us
- Work within a large, well-staffed NICU unit with access to advanced equipment and technology in a supportive team environment
- Potential for permanent placement opportunities on the unit following the contract assignment
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