Travel NICU RN - $1,890 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Austin, TX

NICU RN travel job in Austin, TX 78705 for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a 13-week neonatal intensive care opportunity in a high-acuity, family-centered environment. Located in a vibrant, welcoming part of Austin with convenient access to the city's energetic culture and amenities, this assignment offers the chance to join a dedicated neonatal care team and make a meaningful impact supporting premature and critically ill newborns in a fast-paced NICU setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
• Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• On-Call: Required
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 4 weekend shifts per schedule
• Start Date: 07/30/2026
• Location: Austin, TX 78705

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of NICU nursing experience required
• Level 4 NICU experience strongly preferred
• Current RN license in good standing
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and participate in call rotation
• Strong teamwork skills and a positive, adaptable attitude
• Experience in a high-acuity neonatal intensive care environment
• Experience with EMR systems such as Meditech and CPN preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to neonatal patients in a Level 4 NICU setting
• Monitor patient status and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, charge nurses, and support staff
• Assist with neonatal equipment including ventilators, isolette systems, feeding pumps, IV pumps, and breast pumps
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with the care team
• Support a team-oriented culture while delivering compassionate, family-centered care
• Adapt to changing patient needs and contribute to safe, efficient unit operations

Apply now to join this Austin healthcare travel assignment and take the next step in your NICU nursing career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505081. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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