Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Job Description
Care Career 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: 07/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
NICU RN – Travel Assignment (Level III/IV NICU – Night Shift)
Location: North Austin Medical Center, Texas
Shift: 3x12 Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: 07/13/2026 (ASAP)
Positions Available: 5
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced NICU Registered Nurses (RN) for a high-acuity Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The RN will provide specialized care to critically ill, premature, and high-risk newborns while supporting families through education, emotional support, and discharge preparation.
This is a large, fast-paced NICU with advanced technology and a highly collaborative neonatal care team.
Unit Overview
- Level III/IV NICU
- 97 beds
- Approx. 200 staff members
- Patient ratio: 3–4 infants per RN
- EMR systems: CPN and Meditech
- Strong RN-focused care model with minimal ancillary staff
Key Responsibilities
- Provide intensive care to premature and critically ill newborns
- Monitor and manage neonatal vital signs and conditions
- Administer medications and manage advanced NICU equipment
- Support ventilated and high-acuity infants
- Educate and support parents on newborn care and discharge planning
- Collaborate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams
Required Qualifications
- Active RN License (State or Compact)
- BLS Certification
- Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience
- Strong clinical judgment in neonatal critical care
Preferred Qualifications
- Level IV NICU experience
- Experience with Meditech or CPN EMR
- Previous travel nursing experience (not first-time traveler preferred)
Additional Details
- No on-call requirement
- Night shift only (7 PM – 7 AM)
- Navy scrubs required
- Strict dress code (no nail polish or artificial nails)
- Must be compassionate, adaptable, and team-oriented
- Fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Quick Offers \nReferral Bonus available
About Care Career
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With travel nursing jobs across the country, you can discover the possibilities that create the lifestyle and financial position that you have dreamed of.
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Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits