Registered Nurse - NICU - Seasonal PRN

Program Requirements

• Minimum of 72 hours per pay period during the seasonal period.
• Four (4) weekend shifts required each 4‑week schedule period.
• Two (2) holiday shifts required during the 32‑week period (as defined by Department Manager or designee).
• Seasonal staff are PRN status and are subject to first call‑off; no guaranteed hours.
• Seasonal staff will not be eligible for extra shift bonuses.
• One opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation.
• Current FT/PT & PRN employees and current HWS employees are not eligible for the 2026‑27 seasonal program.
• Floating to another facility within a close geographical area may be required to meet emergency staffing needs.

Pay

$65 per hour.

Schedule

PRN shift work for a seasonal program running from September 20, 2026 to April 3, 2027. Shifts may vary based on department needs.

Job Summary

• Promote a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Acquire specialized knowledge, skills, and additional education to provide specialized neonatal care.
• Demonstrate and validate competence in nursing practice.
• Provide clinical care consistent with facility policies, procedures, and standards, as well as state board of nursing and nursing practice act regulations.
• Supervise designated staff within the department.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes, and making necessary adjustments.
• Resolve patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Protect patients and employees by following infection‑control policies, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Provide comprehensive care for neonatal patients from birth (including high‑risk deliveries in the delivery room and operating room) through the NICU continuum—ventilator management, central and peripheral IV care, medication administration, feeding strategies, and discharge teaching.
• Follow unit protocols and guidelines to ensure safe delivery of care and maintain an infection‑free environment for neonates.
• Provide supportive care to families of NICU patients.

Qualifications

• Education/Skills: Associate’s degree required; BSN preferred. BSN must be obtained within 3 years of employment.
• Experience: Minimum of one year Level III NICU experience preferred.
• Licenses, Registrations and Certifications: Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas; current BLS certification issued by an HCA‑approved vendor.
• Membership in a professional nursing organization is encouraged.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and various leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts and retirement readiness tools.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family‑building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.