NICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Austin, TX
Compensation
$1,570.00 - 1,650.00/week
NICU RN Details
Location
Address : Austin, TX, 78705
Job Description
NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Contract in Austin, Texas
Join a high-acuity neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Austin, TX, as a travel Registered Nurse. Bring your neonatal nursing expertise to a collaborative team caring for infants across a range of acuity levels in a 65-bed unit. This on-site assignment is based in Austin’s 78705 area, near local dining, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation.
NICU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Location: Austin, Texas 78705
- Healthcare Setting: 65-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract, November 9, 2026–February 8, 2027
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,570–$1,650
- On-Call: Required
- Unit Resources: Multidisciplinary nursing and respiratory therapy team; isolettes, ventilators, feeding pumps, IV pumps, and breast pumps. EMR systems include Meditech and CPN.
NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current registered nurse (RN) licensure appropriate for practice in Texas.
- At least 2 years of NICU nursing experience.
- Level IV NICU experience preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to change, and contribute a positive, team-focused attitude.
NICU RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to critically ill and medically complex newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Monitor neonatal status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly communicate concerns to the care team.
- Collaborate with nurses, respiratory therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized patient care.
- Use NICU equipment and unit technology appropriately while following clinical protocols and documentation standards.
- Participate in required on-call coverage and support continuity of care during night shifts.
Apply now for this 13-week NICU travel nurse opportunity in Austin, 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.