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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN in North Austin Medical Center This position involves providing specialized nursing care to infants in a Level 3 NICU. The role requires a compassionate and skilled professional to support the unit's high-standard patient care environment on a 12-hour day shift schedule.
Job Details
Location: North Austin Medical Center, Floor 2
Shift: Days, 12 hours (7:00 AM 7:00 PM)
Schedule: 36 hours per week, 13-week contract
Required Qualifications: RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), minimum 2 years Level 3 NICU experience, no specific education or degree requirements, no specific location requirement, minimum 0 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with travel nursing, familiar with medfusion pumps, Alaris, Giraffe isototes, GE monitors; friendly, outgoing, compassionate personality; previous NICU experience preferred -Responsibilities: Deliver specialized nursing care to critically ill newborns, monitor vital signs, uphold safety standards, collaborate with healthcare team
Certifications: BLS, NRP
Submission Requirements: Complete profile with current licensure, certifications, and relevant experience before applying
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 #1331726. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
Location
Austin, TX
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
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