Registered Nurse NICU

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