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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized care in a Level 4 NICU environment, with a focus on patient safety and clinical excellence. The role supports the organizations commitment to delivering high-quality neonatal care.
Job Details
- Position Description: CONTRACT - RN - NICU 13 weeks 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, On Call required. Requires 2 years of NICU experience and Level 4 NICU expertise.
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; 2 years of NICU experience and Level 4 NICU experience; appropriate certification in neonatal care or relevant specialty; minimum one year of clinical experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilators, feeding pumps, IV pumps, and electronic medical records (Meditech and CPN).
- Additional Information: Must be a team player with a positive attitude and adaptability to change; dress code includes navy scrubs. No additional operational or clinical details are specified beyond the position description and requirements.
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 #1335655. 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
