Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,672 per week

About the role

Specialty: NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care. Discipline: RN. Location: Austin, TX. Setting: Hospital. Employment Type: Travel. Start Date: 10/05/2026. Contract Length: 13 weeks (12‑week assignment listed). Schedule: 07:00 – 19:00 (12‑hour shifts, 36 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care for NICU patients in a hospital setting.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor patient status and respond to emergencies promptly.
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Adhere to unit policies, dress code, and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of current experience in a Level 3 NICU.
• Prior travel nursing experience (not first‑time traveler).

Pay

Pay range: $1,599.67 – $1,679.65 (based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week, subject to confirmation). Tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Shift: 07:00 – 19:00, 12‑hour shifts, 36 hours per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program offering mental health, financial, legal, and wellness resources.
• Wellness program focused on fitness, nutrition, and financial well‑being.
• BetterHelp partnership, including one month of free therapy and discounted services.
• Scrubin uniform discounts.
• Hotel Engine travel discounts.
• Working Advantage employee discount program.
• Referral program: Earn $500 when you refer a friend, and they earn $500.

About VyTalent Solutions

VyTalent Solutions connects healthcare professionals with travel, local, PRN, and permanent opportunities. With over three decades of experience, they partner with hospitals, surgical centers, behavioral health facilities, schools, correctional healthcare environments, and community‑based organizations nationwide. Their team provides transparent, responsive support throughout the assignment process.