Registered Nurse NICU
Location: Austin, TX
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 7/28/2026
Salary: $1764.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days
Job Details
Job Title
Seasonal Contract RN – Level 3/4 NICU (13-Week Assignment, Days)
Location
Austin, Texas
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Seasonal | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | No On-Call Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Level 3/4 NICU environment 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 care accurately using CPN and Meditech electronic medical record systems
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team consisting primarily of RNs and unit clerks across day and night shifts on a 97-bed unit
- Adhere to strict unit guidelines including dress code and infection control policies
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience
- Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
- Current BLS certification
- Ability to comply with unit dress code: navy scrubs, no nail polish or artificial nails
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel nursing experience (non-first-time travelers preferred)
- Friendly, outgoing, and compassionate bedside manner well-suited to a collaborative NICU team environment
Why Join Us
- Join a large, experienced NICU team of approximately 200 staff members in a well-equipped, high-acuity unit with modern technology
- No on-call requirements for this assignment, offering a predictable and structured schedule throughout your 13-week contract
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