Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,775 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurse position in an urban healthcare facility. This seasonal contract opportunity entails providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a high-volume NICU environment. The role requires dedication to patient safety and comfort, with a focus on delivering excellent neonatal care within a dynamic team setting. Job Details Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience at Level 3 or higher, CPR certification (including AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support), graduation from accredited nursing program, ability to start on 09/21/2026 and work until 12/21/2026. Preferred Qualifications: Previous NICU travel experience, familiarity with electronic medical records such as CPIN or Meditech, experience with Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Additional Information: The unit features 97 beds with a staffing ratio of 3-4 patients per nurse. Equipment used includes Medfusion pumps, Alaris IV pumps, GE monitors, and giraffe Isolette incubators. The dress code requires navy scrubs, with strict policies against artificial nails and nail polish. Friendly, outgoing, and compassionate personality traits are preferred to ensure excellent patient and family interactions. 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 bonusesTravel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Referral bonus Posted Date: 2026-08-21 Cross Country Job ID #1292150. 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 Unit 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Nurses