Registered Nurse NICU
Location: Austin, TX
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 7/21/2026
Salary: $2016.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – NICU (Seasonal Contract)
Location
Austin, Texas
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 65-bed NICU unit with 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 electronic medical record systems
- Fulfill on-call requirements as assigned, including 4 weekend shifts per schedule
- Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary night shift team including charge nurses, team leads, transport nurses, respiratory therapists, and unit assistants
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
- Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Willingness to fulfill on-call and weekend shift requirements
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to adapt positively to change
Preferred Experience / Skills
- 2 or more years of Level 4 NICU experience
- Prior travel nursing experience in a NICU setting
- Familiarity with Meditech and/or CPN EMR platforms
Why Join Us
- Join a large, experienced NICU team of 200+ staff members with a collaborative and supportive unit culture
- Potential for permanent placement on the unit upon successful completion of the assignment
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