Registered Nurse NICU

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Round Rock, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital

Department/Specialty: NICU

Schedule: Nights | Full Time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for neonates with complex medical needs, including prematurity, respiratory distress, and congenital anomalies, utilizing advanced technology such as conventional mechanical ventilation and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
• Serve as a critical member of the High-Risk Delivery and Neonatal Code teams, executing rapid assessment and life-saving interventions according to Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines during traumatic or emergency deliveries.
• Manage and monitor specialized neonatal access, including Umbilical Artery Catheters (UAC), Umbilical Venous Catheters (UVC), and PICC lines, while meticulously calculating and administering TPN, IV fluids, and weight-based medications.
• Act as a primary liaison for families in crisis, providing compassionate education on neonatal development, breastfeeding support, and specialized home-care equipment to ensure a safe transition from the NICU to the home environment.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Minimum of 3 year NICU experience

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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