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: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Austin, Texas. This contract role involves providing specialized care in a Level 3 NICU environment. The selected candidate will deliver compassionate and expert nursing services to neonatal patients, adhering to hospital protocols and standards.
Job Details:
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Target Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Position Type: Contract 13-week assignment
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license to practice in Texas, minimum of 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience, BLS certification, no minimum experience requirement explicitly listed, and the ability to work days.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with staff familiar with unit procedures, friendly and outgoing personality, compassionate nature, and prior experience with new equipment or technology is a plus.
- Additional Information: The NICU has 97 beds, with a large staff of approximately 200 personnel. The unit is equipped with medfusion pumps, Alaris, giraffe isolette, and GE monitors. The team consists primarily of RNs and includes a clerk. The unit emphasizes a strict dress code of navy scrubs, no artificial nails or nail polish, and personnel should be friendly and compassionate.
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 #1292150. 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