Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Nursery for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Nursery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Newborn Nursery Registered Nurse (RN) Location: not specified. This role involves providing specialized postpartum and newborn care in a facility capable of handling Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) situations. The position requires on-call availability and is suitable for candidates with at least two years of related clinical experience.
Job Details
- Position Description: Backfill contract role for RN in the Newborn Nursery, with NICU capability, working 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The assignment duration is approximately 13 weeks, starting on 11/16/2026 and ending on 02/15/2027.
- Required Qualifications: RN license with 2 years of experience, including Level 4 NICU experience. Must demonstrate the ability to manage patient loads independently (1:5-6 patient ratio). Specific skills include postpartum experience and familiarity with EMR systems such as CPN and Meditech.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: Antepartum patient experience, knowledge of CPN and Meditech systems, and a team-oriented, flexible attitude in a fast-paced environment.
- Additional Information: The unit primarily cares for postpartum women and occasionally antepartum patients. Staff include highly tenured nurses with over 20 years of experience, complemented by newer RNs. The team values strong collaboration, patient education, and professional communication. Dress code requires navy blue scrubs.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1335586. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Newborn Nursery
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus