Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $1,700 to $1,900 per week in Austin, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Austin, TX
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $1,700 to $1,900 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse - NICU | Austin, TX | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a compassionate neonatal care team where your expertise helps provide life-saving care to the smallest and most vulnerable patients. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - NICU to deliver exceptional care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Austin, TX. If you are passionate about neonatal nursing and thrive in a specialized, high-acuity environment, this opportunity is ready for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - NICU
• Location: Austin
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3x12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $1700 to $1900

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically fragile newborns
• Perform ongoing assessments and monitor neonatal patients for changes in condition
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and specialized treatments as prescribed
• Operate and monitor neonatal equipment including ventilators, incubators, CPAP, and cardiac monitors
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Assist with neonatal procedures and emergency interventions as needed
• Educate and support parents and families throughout the infant’s care journey
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
• Ensure compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and NICU care standards

Requirements

• Active RN License in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification required
• ACLS Certification preferred
• Strong neonatal assessment and critical care skills
• Excellent communication and family-centered care abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity NICU environment
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-focused care