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NICU
Austin, TX
Neonatal ICU Nurse – 13-Week Contract
About the Role
The facility seeks an experienced Neonatal ICU nurse for a 13-week contract assignment. You'll work evening shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) in a high-acuity NICU caring for critically ill newborns and infants.
Clinical Scope
The unit manages complex neonatal conditions including:
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) with 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
Patients range from neonates through 1 year old, with occasional admissions of older infants.
Staffing & Schedule
- 6–8 weekend shifts required per 6-week period
- 2 holidays required during contract
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years Neonatal ICU experience
- Current RN license
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- PALS preferred
Dress Code & Infection Control
- Navy blue scrubs
- Bare below the elbows (no long sleeves or jewelry below elbows)
- Vests preferred; non-fleece jackets permitted but must be removed before entering patient rooms
Contract Start: December 6, 2026