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Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 07/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Austin, Texas. This contract role involves working in a Level 3 NICU at a facility located in Austin, with a start date of July 6, 2026. The role requires candidates to bring their license on the first day. The position offers night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Job Details Location: Austin, Texas Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Shift Hours: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM 7:00 AM) Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0 Required Qualifications: - Valid nursing license (must be brought on first day) - Minimum of 2 years Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience - Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred Qualifications: - Not first-time traveler experience Typical Procedures Performed: Caring for neonatal patients requiring intensive care, using advanced equipment like medfusion pumps, alaris, giraffe isolettes, and GE monitors Patient Ratios: 3-4 patients per RN Equipment: Medfusion pumps, Alaris, Giraffe isolettes, GE monitors Dress Code: Navy scrubs, no nail polish or artificial nails, strict dress code guidelines Additional Information: - Unit staffed with 200 personnel including RNs and CNAs - Friendly, outgoing, compassionate personality fit preferred Float: Float rotation may be required (not explicitly set but implied from unit profile) Benefits: The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1260857. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time. Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus