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NICU
Austin, TX
Neonatal ICU Nurse – 13-Week Contract
Position Overview
The facility's NICU is seeking an experienced nurse to join a fast-paced, high-acuity team caring for critically ill neonates and infants. This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule & Requirements
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
- Weekend Commitment: 6–8 weekend shifts required per 6-week period
- Holiday Coverage: 2 holidays required during the contract
Experience & Credentials
- Minimum 2 years of Neonatal ICU experience required
- Current RN license
- BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
- Background check, immunizations (MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza), and TB screening required per facility onboarding
Clinical Scope
You'll care for critically ill neonates and infants (age newborn–1 year, occasionally older) with conditions including:
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and therapeutic hypothermia
- Very low birth weight (VLBW) and extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia and cardiac defects
- Surgical neonates
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, arrhythmias, and renal failure
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios
Dress Code
Navy blue scrubs; bare below the elbows. No long sleeves, jewelry below elbows, or fleece jackets in patient care areas. Vests preferred.
Start Date: December 6, 2026