Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,165 per week in Dallas, TX

Job Opportunity – NICU Registered Nurse – Dallas, Texas

Start Date: September 15, 2026

Location: Dallas, Texas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating weekends and holidays. Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4 depending on acuity.

Highlights:

• 108-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit providing comprehensive critical care to premature and medically complex infants
• Advanced neonatal technology including ventilators, oscillators, CPAP, NIRS monitoring, isolettes, and specialized IV pump systems
• Exposure to complex surgical cases including PDA ligations, gastroschisis reductions, exploratory laparotomies, central line insertions, and circumcisions
• Multidisciplinary team environment with RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and Nurse Externs supporting collaborative patient care
• Documentation systems include CPN and Meditech for streamlined charting and care coordination
• Opportunity to care for cardiac patients, surgical neonates, premature infants as young as 27 weeks gestation, and tracheostomy-dependent infants

Requirements:

• Active RN license in the state of Texas or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 1 year of Level III NICU experience required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications
• Experience managing premature infants (28 weeks gestation and above)
• Competency in central line management and respiratory support, including care of intubated neonates
• Strong clinical skills with surgical patients, cardiac patients, tracheostomy care, and Broviac catheter management preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity neonatal environment where you will utilize advanced nursing skills while caring for the most vulnerable patient population. Join a supportive, experienced team dedicated to providing life-saving care and making a lasting impact on infants and their families during critical moments. With cutting-edge technology and diverse case experience, this role provides excellent professional growth in neonatal critical care nursing.

Please note: Floating may be required to PICU, Pediatrics, or CICU for patients up to 2 years of age. Contract staff float before permanent staff per facility policy.