Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Job Description
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Midland, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) — 13-Week Contract | Midland, TX (79701)\n
Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) — 13-week contract in Midland, TX; provide specialized neonatal care with a supportive team and competitive pay.
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Join a dedicated neonatal nursing team as a NICU RN in Midland, Texas. This 13-week travel nursing assignment (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026) offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-based care to neonates and infants in a modern, supportive environment. Midland (zip 79701) is known for its friendly community, vibrant arts scene, and beautiful West Texas sunsets — ideal for travel nurses seeking Texas nursing jobs.
\n\nJob Details — NICU RN / Travel Nurse\n
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- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820 - $1,910 (Travel Nurse pay)\n
- Location: Midland, TX 79701 (Midland County, West Texas)\n
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)\n
- Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour (07:00 – 19:00)\n
- Hours per Week: 36\n
- Self-scheduling: Flexible shift selection for travel nurses\n
- Float Requirement: May float to Mother Baby, Labor & Delivery (L&D), and Pediatrics\n
- Patient Ratio: 1:3 (neonatal ICU nurse)\n
- Orientation: 36 hours\n
- Weekend Coverage: 4 weekend shifts in a 6-week period\n
\n\nRequired Qualifications — NICU RN / Neonatal Nurse\n
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- Minimum 1 year of NICU RN experience required; 3 years strongly preferred (neonatal ICU nurse experience)\n
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required — pending licenses accepted with submission but must be active before start\n
- Current BLS, NRP, and NIHSS certifications required\n
- Travel nursing experience preferred\n
- Cerner charting experience preferred\n
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)\n
- Ability to pass an on-site drug screen\n
\n\nKey Responsibilities — Neonatal Nursing Duties\n
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- Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to neonates and infants in the NICU\n
- Administer medications and blood products; perform accurate neonatal dosage calculations\n
- Manage arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and ventilators (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)\n
- Support breastfeeding, lactation guidance, and developmental care\n
- Perform APGAR scoring, blood glucose monitoring, and phototherapy\n
- Educate and support families throughout the care process, emphasizing family-centered newborn care\n
- Float as needed to Mother Baby, Labor & Delivery, and Pediatrics units\n
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, and Rapid Response Teams\n
\n\nWhy Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity\n
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- Work as a valued NICU RN on a supportive neonatal team\n
- Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses\n
- Flexible self-scheduling and a defined orientation period\n
- Gain diverse experience floating across Mother Baby, L&D, and Pediatrics\n
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Apply now to be considered for this neonatal nursing travel contract in Midland, TX. Submit your resume and RN license (or pending license documentation). Join our healthcare team today and advance your neonatal nursing career in Texas!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #476700. 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: NICU
About GHR Healthcare
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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
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