Cross Country Nurses 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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Austin, Texas. This contract role involves providing specialized patient care in a Level 4 NICU environment. The shift is scheduled for nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on August 24, 2026. The role requires a focus on team collaboration and adaptability within a high-acuity unit.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, 2 years of NICU experience, 2 years of Level 4 NICU experience, excellent teamwork skills, positive attitude, ability to adapt to change, knowledge of EMR system Meditech and CPN
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilators, feeding pumps, IV pumps, and breast pumps; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work well under pressure
- Additional Information: The NICU unit has approximately 65 beds with over 200 staff members. Staff includes charge nurses, team leads, transport nurses, respiratory therapists, and unit assistants. The unit primarily cares for patients with patient ratios from 1:1 to 4:1. Dress code requires navy scrubs, and teamwork is highly valued. The unit offers modern equipment and technology, with a focus on patient safety and staff development.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-07-18
Cross Country Job ID #1267127. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus