Travel NICU Jobs in Texas
Travel NICU professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. Austin accounts for 12 of the 14 open NICU positions in Texas, with the remainder spread across 2 other cities. Typical contracts run 14 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 5 day, 9 night.
Pay Range
Based on 14 current NICU assignments in Texas.
Pay across NICU assignments in Texas is relatively consistent, with a $158 weekly spread between the lowest and highest packages. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,454 per week for housing and meals, plus a taxable hourly base rate averaging $20/hr.
Cities with Openings
Licensing & Credential Requirements
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel NICU positions. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Texas without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
All NICU Jobs in Texas
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICU | Dallas, TX | $2,334/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| NICU | Lubbock, TX | $2,221/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| NICU | Austin, TX | $2,176/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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