Travel NICU Registered Nurse

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/16/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 16, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 5
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 3 NICU position requiring 1-2 years of NICU experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details\n

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• 13-week contract in a Level 3 NICU at a hospital's New Women's Tower expansion
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• Unit spans two floors (6 & 7) with private rooms and 84 total beds across both levels
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• Census typically runs in the mid-40s to 50s
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• Night shift schedule: 19:00–07:30
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• Staffing includes Charge Nurse, Resource, PCT, and Milk Tech support
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• EMR: Cerner
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• No floating required
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Requirements\n

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• Active TX or compact RN license required
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• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), and NRP (AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics)
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• 1-2 years of NICU experience required
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• Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
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• Two professional references required for consideration
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• Driver's License copy required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Navy blue scrubs required
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• Local candidates may be considered, though a radius rule applies that may affect the travel pay rate — contact your recruiter for details
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• COVID vaccination is not required for this position
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American Traveler Job ID #P-730460. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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