Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Employee Orientation, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Identify Issues, Medication Administration, Medications, Needs Assessment, Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatology, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Patient History, Psychology, Registered Nurse (RN), Side Effects, Training/Teaching
Job Title
Travel RN – NICU
LocationSan Antonio, TX
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Full-Time | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provides routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned NICU patients.
- Administers medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
- Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with level of practice.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medications administered, and care provided.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and available resources.
- Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as needed to manage the clinical situation.
Required Qualifications- Active RN license in the state of Texas or a compact state license.
- Current BLS certification required (American Heart Association only).
- Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required.
- Current STABLE (Post-Resuscitation/Pre-Transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required (Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor).
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a NICU or related nursing specialty.
- Ability to complete new hire orientation and designated organizational entry competency validation within required timeframes.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Level 3 or Level 4 NICU experience highly preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Recent experience in a perinatal setting or completion of a Perinatal RN Residency program preferred.
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity NICU environment with a projected start date of July 2026 and an immediate need for qualified travel nurses.
- Gain valuable experience in a specialized perinatal care setting while on a 13-week travel contract.