Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Austin, TX

Why Join Us Join a large, experienced NICU team of 200+ staff members in a high-acuity unit with access to advanced equipment and technology. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including charge nurses, team leads, transport nurses, respiratory therapists, and unit assistants.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU (Contract)

Location

Austin, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | On-Call Required | 4 Weekend Shifts Per Schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 65-bed NICU 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
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including charge nurses, team leads, transport nurses, respiratory therapists, and unit assistants
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech and CPN electronic medical record systems
• Fulfill on-call requirements and participate in weekend shift rotations as scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and meet on-call obligations
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to adapt positively to change
• Navy scrubs required per unit dress code

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2 or more years of Level 4 NICU experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Meditech and CPN EMR platforms
• Experience as a travel nurse in a high-acuity NICU setting

Why Join Us

• Join a large, experienced NICU team of 200+ staff members in a high-acuity unit with access to advanced equipment and technology
• Potential for permanent placement opportunities on the unit upon completion of the contract assignment