Registered Nurse NICU

Location: Austin, TX
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 9/18/2026
Salary: $1890/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU (Level 3/Level 4)

Location

Austin, TX | Acute Care – NICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Level 3/Level 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 care accurately using CPN and Meditech EMR systems
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team consisting primarily of RNs and unit clerks across day and night shifts
  • Adhere to strict unit dress code and infection control policies, including no nail polish or artificial nails and navy scrubs
  • Maintain current NRP and BLS certifications throughout the duration of the assignment

Required Qualifications

  • Active and unrestricted RN license valid in the state of Texas
  • Minimum of 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience
  • Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
  • Current BLS certification required
  • No on-call requirements for this assignment

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers may be less competitive
  • Familiarity with CPN and/or Meditech EMR platforms
  • Experience with medfusion pumps, Alaris pumps, Giraffe isolettes, and GE monitoring equipment
  • Friendly, outgoing, and compassionate bedside manner well-suited for a collaborative NICU environment

Why Join Us

  • Join a large, experienced NICU team of approximately 200 staff members across a 97-bed unit, offering a supportive and well-resourced work environment
  • Work in a competitive travel market with a clearly defined schedule and no on-call obligations, allowing for a predictable and balanced assignment experience

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