Travel NICU RN - $1,918 per week

Thrive Staffing

Austin, TX
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$1,918 Per Week

Highlights

We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Austin, TX

Description

Thrive Staffing 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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Level 3-4 NICU

Position Overview

This is a contract position for a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Level 3-4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) care. The contract is for a duration of 13 weeks with shifts scheduled from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Unit Information

Unit Type: NICU

Location: North Austin, TX

Number of Beds: 97
Number of Staff: 200
Staffing Configuration:
- Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 3 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1-3 Sitters, 1 Clerk
- Night Shift: Primarily RNs, 1 Clerk
Patient Ratios: 3-4 patients per RN
Equipment: Medfusion pumps, Alaris, Giraffe isolettes, GE monitors
EMR System: CPN, Meditech

Job Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to neonates in a Level 3-4 NICU setting.
Monitor and assess patient health and needs.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
Document patient care activities in the EMR system.

Qualifications

Must Have: Minimum of 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience
Preferred: Previous travel experience as a Registered Nurse

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should be friendly, outgoing, and compassionate, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient care.

Dress Code

All staff members are required to wear navy scrubs. Note that nail polish or artificial nails are not permitted.

Awards and Recognition

The unit has received numerous awards for excellence in patient care. Team bonding events such as an annual chili cook-off enhance the collaborative culture within the unit.

Additional Information

Our NICU is equipped with the latest technology and offers various schedule options, making it an attractive workplace for dedicated nursing professionals.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19490500. 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: RN:NICU,07:00:00-19:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.