Registered Nurse NICU

Job Title

Travel RN – NICU

Location

San Marcos, TX | Level 2 NICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Projected Start: September 21, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care in a Level 2 Neonatal ICU setting, practicing independently and demonstrating awareness of all relevant aspects of patient situations
• Utilize the nursing process — including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — consistent with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice
• Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocols; monitor for side effects and effectiveness
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately and thoroughly
• May float to mother/baby unit as needed; assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Texas or a compact state license
• Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required (Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor)
• Current BLS certification required (American Heart Association only)
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• 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 effectively to other care team members

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized Level 2 NICU environment with a structured onboarding and competency validation process to support your success
• Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a full-time, 13-week contract with a defined schedule and clear start and end dates