Travel NICU RN - $1,764 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Webster, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse Travel Job – 12 Hour Nights in Webster, TX

Bring your NICU nursing expertise to a high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Webster, Texas, near Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for a compassionate RN who thrives in a fast-paced neonatal care setting and is committed to exceptional care for premature and medically fragile newborns.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse
• Setting: 42-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse Job
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,570 - $1,650
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Location: Webster, TX 77598
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs
• Floating: Mother Baby unit, caring for babies only

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Ability to safely care for neonates 22 weeks and above
• Experience with safe medication administration and accurate medication calculations
• Competency with EMB handling and the 5 patient rights
• Proficiency with NG/OG tubes, CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, and Nasal Cannula support
• Experience caring for patients with PIVs, PICCs, UAC/UVC lines, and lab draws
• Strong understanding of NICU equipment and developmentally appropriate preterm care
• Team-oriented mindset with openness to feedback and a positive unit culture

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to critically ill and premature newborns
• Monitor patient status, escalate concerns promptly, and collaborate with the neonatal care team
• Administer medications safely and accurately following neonatal standards of care
• Support respiratory care needs, including CPAP and high-flow oxygen therapies
• Assist with procedures such as intubations, UAC/UVC placement, PICC placement, LPs, and bedside surgical procedures
• Perform and support lab draws, EKGs, EEGs, x-rays, ultrasounds, and other diagnostic testing
• Provide developmentally appropriate, family-centered care in a high-acuity NICU environment
• Contribute to a safe, collaborative, and positive team atmosphere

Why Apply for This Texas NICU Nursing Job?

• Travel nursing opportunity in the Greater Houston area
• Work in a specialized neonatal intensive care setting
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow NICU clinical skills
• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours

Apply now to join this rewarding NICU travel nursing opportunity in Webster, Texas, and help deliver exceptional neonatal care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #517118. 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: NICU

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