TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified NICU RN in Austin, Texas, 73301!
Job ID: 897058
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,705.17
Job TitleRegistered Nurse - Newborn Nursery / NICU
LocationAustin, TX | Acute Care - NICU
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | On-Call Required | Expected 4 weekend shifts per schedule
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to newborn and NICU patients across a 65-bed unit with patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 4:1 depending on acuity
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment including isolettes, ventilators, feeding pumps, IV pumps, and breast pumps
- Document patient care accurately using Meditech and CPN electronic medical record systems
- Participate in on-call responsibilities as required by the unit
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurses, team leads, transport nurses, respiratory therapists, and unit assistants
- Maintain a positive, team-oriented approach and adaptability to change within a fast-paced NICU environment
Required Qualifications- Active and unrestricted RN license
- Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
- Must be NICU capable with Newborn Nursery experience
- Ability to fulfill on-call requirements as scheduled
- Compliance with unit dress code: navy scrubs
Preferred Experience / Skills- 2 or more years of Level 4 NICU experience
- Familiarity with Meditech and CPN EMR platforms
- Experience working in high-acuity settings with complex neonatal patient populations
- Strong team player with a positive attitude and comfort with dynamic, changing environments
Why Join Us- Join a large, well-staffed unit of 200+ team members with a collaborative culture that values teamwork and professional growth
- Potential for permanent placement exists on this unit, particularly for night shift and weekend day positions