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Austin, TX

Registered Nurse – NICU

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a registered nurse for its NICU, a high-acuity specialty unit caring for premature and critically ill newborns. This is a functional float role—you will support unit operations without carrying a patient assignment.

Shift & Schedule

  • Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: November 15, 2026
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
  • Scheduling: Flexible; no block scheduling

Clinical Environment

You'll work alongside a skilled team including Charge RNs, Code Neonatal RNs, clerks, and milk technicians. As a functional float, you may be assigned to support various units within Women's Hospital and related departments as staffing needs arise. Navy blue scrubs are required.

Requirements

  • Current RN license (verification required)
  • Nursys license submission and state licensure verification
  • Willingness to complete onboarding requirements, including core competency assessments and unit-specific checklists
  • Standard health screenings and vaccinations (MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza, TB testing, and fit test)
  • Two professional references
  • Background check and criminal history clearance

What to Expect

Comprehensive onboarding will prepare you for success, including specialty exams, skills validation, and system training. This role offers the flexibility and clinical variety of a float assignment in a dynamic women's and neonatal care environment.