Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This 13-week contract assignment supports the care of critically ill newborns in a Level 3 neonatal intensive care setting. The role requires neonatal expertise, current certifications in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support (BLS), and the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 7:00 AM7:00 PM; 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week. No on-call requirement.
- Required Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse qualification
- Minimum of 2 years of Level 3 neonatal intensive care experience
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous travel nursing experience
- Additional Information:
- 13-week contract assignment from 11/30/2026 through 03/01/2027
- Unit capacity of 97 beds with typical patient assignments of 34 patients per registered nurse
- Primary patient population consists of neonatal intensive care patients
- Equipment includes Medfusion pumps, Alaris pumps, Giraffe isolettes, and GE monitors
- Navy scrubs are required; nail polish and artificial nails are not permitted
- Candidates should demonstrate a friendly, outgoing, and compassionate approach
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 #1348221. 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 / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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