Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Austin, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Austin, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Newborn Nursery / NICU

Location

Austin, TX | Acute Care – NICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | On-Call Required | Expected 4 weekend shifts per schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to newborn and NICU patients across a 65-bed unit with patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 4:1 depending on acuity
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including isolettes, ventilators, feeding pumps, IV pumps, and breast pumps
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech and CPN electronic medical record systems
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as required by the unit
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurses, team leads, transport nurses, respiratory therapists, and unit assistants
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented approach and adaptability to change within a fast-paced NICU environment

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
• Must be NICU capable with Newborn Nursery experience
• Ability to fulfill on-call requirements as scheduled
• Compliance with unit dress code: navy scrubs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2 or more years of Level 4 NICU experience
• Familiarity with Meditech and CPN EMR platforms
• Experience working in high-acuity settings with complex neonatal patient populations
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and comfort with dynamic, changing environments

Why Join Us

• Join a large, well-staffed unit of 200+ team members with a collaborative culture that values teamwork and professional growth
• Potential for permanent placement exists on this unit, particularly for night shift and weekend day positions