Nursery | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Newborn Nursery | Austin, Texas

Travel RN opportunity in Austin, Texas: bring your newborn nursery, postpartum, and Level IV NICU experience to a 13-week night-shift assignment. In this newborn nursery role within a NICU-capable environment, you’ll provide compassionate, attentive care while collaborating with an experienced nursing team. This travel nursing contract is suited to an RN comfortable managing a patient assignment independently and working overnight shifts.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 14, 2026
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; 3 shifts per week
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,650
• On-Call: Availability required
• Weekend Coverage: 3 weekend shifts per schedule period
• Healthcare Setting: Newborn nursery in a NICU-capable environment
• Location: Austin, Texas

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current RN license valid for practice in Texas
• At least 2 years of relevant nursing experience
• Level IV NICU experience
• Postpartum nursing experience and the ability to independently manage a patient assignment, typically at a 1:5–6 ratio
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts and meet on-call requirements
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-education skills

Newborn Nursery RN Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, safe nursing care for patients in the newborn nursery setting.
• Complete patient assessments and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Support care coordination, admissions, and discharge processes.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide education and guidance to families in keeping with their care plans.
• Contribute to a calm, collaborative environment while independently managing assigned patients.

Travel Nursing Assignment in Austin, Texas

Enjoy a travel nursing assignment in Austin, Texas, a city known for its live music, diverse food scene, and outdoor spaces. The 78705 area offers convenient access to cultural attractions and lively neighborhoods.

Apply now for this 13-week travel RN opportunity in Austin and bring your newborn nursery and postpartum nursing experience to the team.

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.