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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: 10/05/2026
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 a facility located in North Austin. The role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level 3 NICU setting. The assignment is designed to support ongoing patient needs and requires a dedicated healthcare professional to join the team on a contractual basis.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, current BLS certification, at least 2 years of NICU experience in a Level 3 NICU, and the ability to work in the specified location.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with new equipment and technology, friendly, outgoing, and compassionate personality fit.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The unit boasts a high patient-to-staff ratio of approximately 3-4 patients per RN, with a staff of around 200 providing care. Typical procedures include the use of medfusion pumps, alaris infusion pumps, and GE monitors. The dress code is navy scrubs, with a strict no artificial nails or nail polish policy. The unit values friendly and outgoing staff who demonstrate compassion, and offers opportunities with new equipment, experienced staff, and flexible scheduling options.
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 # . 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
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.