Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,935 per week

Cross Country Nurses
  • Austin, TX
  • $1,935 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

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: 09/06/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in Austin, Texas. This position involves providing specialized care in a private-room neonatal intensive care setting housed within a new women's tower. The unit supports patients through a charge, resource, patient care technician, and milk technician model, with an average census in the mid-40s to mid-50s. The NICU maintains a no-floating policy outside of the unit, and care is delivered using Cerner electronic medical records.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Day shift with 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, 1-2 years of neonatal intensive care experience, and certification in neonatal resuscitation.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with private room neonatal units, familiarity with Cerner electronic medical records, and a strong ability to work within a team.
  • Additional Information: The unit is housed on floors 6 and 7 of the new women's tower, with a capacity of 84 beds. Staff wear navy blue scrubs. No floating outside of the NICU is required or permitted.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1297486. 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.

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationAustin, TX

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