Travel Nurse - Nursery / NICU RN

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Nursery for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nursery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Newborn Nursery is needed at a healthcare organization located in Austin, Texas. This position involves providing quality neonatal care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment on a night shift. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

Location: Austin, Texas

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (12 hours)

Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; 1 year of experience in Newborn or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with more than 2 years of neonatal experience are preferred.

Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week

Additional Information: Permanent positions available on the unit. Skills required include multitasking, adaptability, and team orientation. Experience performing procedures such as circumcisions is common on the unit.

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 bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: 2026-07-06 Cross Country Job ID #1261585. 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 / Newborn Nursery

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus