Travel NICU RN - $1,792 per week

American Traveler 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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Level III NICU RN for a 13-week contract requiring 2 years of NICU experience and TX or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Level III NICU setting within a 65-bed acute care unit staffed by 200+ team members
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 4:1 depending on acuity
• Uses isolettes, ventilators, feeding pumps, IV pumps, and breast pumps
• Documents in Meditech and CPN EMR systems
• Day/night shift teams include charge nurse, team lead, transport nurse, RNs, RTs, and unit assistants
• 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM over a 13-week assignment
• On-call requirements apply
• Weekend commitment of 4 shifts per schedule

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Level 4 NICU experience preferred
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification from AAP, Advanced 9th Edition, required
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• No certifications may expire within the first 30 days of assignment start
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to neonatal ICU patients requiring varying levels of acuity and support
• Strong teamwork and a positive, adaptable attitude are valued on this unit
• Navy scrub color required
• Unit-specific policies and guidelines will be reviewed upon arrival
• Permanent night shift and weekend day positions are also available on this unit
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-774013. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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