# Job Opportunity – NICU Registered Nurse – Texas**Start Date:** September 15, 2026 **Location:** Dallas, Texas **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating weekends and holidaysHighlights:
- 108-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with comprehensive surgical and cardiac programs
- Patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4 depending on acuity
- Advanced NICU technology including oscillators, ventilators, NIRS monitoring, Bubble CPAP, and isolettes
- Supportive team environment with RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and Nurse Externs
- Documentation systems: CPN and Meditech
- Opportunities to care for complex surgical patients, cardiac cases, and premature infants as young as 27 weeks
Requirements:
- Current RN license in Texas or compact state eligibility
- Minimum 1 year Level III NICU experience required
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Experience with premature infants (28 weeks gestation and above)
- Proficiency in central line management and respiratory support for intubated patients
- Preferred skills: surgical and cardiac patient care, tracheostomy management, care of infants with Broviacs, and experience with extremely premature infants
- Royal blue scrubs required
- Float capability to PICU, Pediatrics, and CICU for patients up to 2 years of age
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-acuity Level III NICU caring for the most vulnerable neonatal patients, including surgical and cardiac cases. The unit performs specialized procedures including central line insertions, exploratory laparotomies, gastroschisis reductions, and PDA ligations, providing nurses with exceptional clinical growth opportunities. You'll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, supportive environment where advanced skills and clinical excellence are valued.