Travel Nurse RN - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,700 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Manager, 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 Nurse Manager position based in Austin, Texas. This role involves overseeing neonatal intensive care unit operations, ensuring quality patient care, and leading nursing staff in a high-acuity environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for clinical management, compliance, and team leadership within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; 0 years of experience required; current certification in neonatal intensive care nursing preferred.
• Additional Information: The unit is a Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with ventilators, infusion pumps, feeding devices, and electronic medical records systems. Typical personnel structure includes experienced nursing staff and administrative support. Dress code includes navy scrubs; other attire such as casual or inappropriate clothing is not acceptable. Teamwork and a positive attitude are essential qualities.
• Position Details: This is a contract role to start on 08/24/2026, with 2 available positions.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1298509. 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 Nurse Manager

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