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NICU
Austin, TX
Neonatal ICU Nurse – 13-Week Contract
Position Overview
The facility seeks an experienced Neonatal ICU nurse to join a high-acuity unit caring for critically ill and post-operative neonates and infants. You'll provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment managing complex medical and surgical conditions.
Clinical Scope
The NICU manages neonates and infants (occasional patients up to 1 year) with conditions including:
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) with therapeutic hypothermia
- Very low and extremely low birthweight (VLBW/ELBW) infants
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Congenital heart disease and defects
- Surgical neonates
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Arrhythmias
- Renal failure
Shift & Schedule
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 6–8 weekend shifts required per 6-week period
- 2 holiday shifts required
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- 13-week contract
Staffing Ratios
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years Neonatal ICU experience
- Current RN license
- BLS and NRP certifications (required)
- PALS certification (preferred)
Dress Code
Navy blue scrubs. Bare below the elbows—no long sleeves or jewelry below elbows. Vest preferred; non-fleece jackets permitted but must be removed before entering patient rooms.
Start Date: December 6, 2026