Seasonal Registered Nurse NICU

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education assistance

Fertility benefits

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for the Austin area. You will assess newborns, develop and implement care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

The role requires an RN license in Texas (or compact) with BLS and NRP certification; S.T.A.B.L.E. certification is preferred. You will support families, educate on homecare and breastfeeding, and participate in transfer coordination as

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience in as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting – preferred
• Active Texas RN license or Compact license with 90 days to obtain full licensure

Responsibilities

• Complete admission assessments of newborns
• Create a plan of care including discharge plans and revise as needed
• Conduct ongoing assessments of infants and communicate changes
• Administer medications and complete treatments per hospital policy
• Assist transport teams in stabilization of infants and support transfer documentation
• Provide education materials to families on homecare, treatments, adoption and support groups
• Assist mothers in breastfeeding with Lactation Department
• Delegate work to non-licensed staff per standards of practice

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Education

BSN

Job description

• S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Education Program Certification – preferred

As a Registered Nurse NICU Seasonal, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care on infants. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.

• You will complete admission assessments of newborns
• You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients’ response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness
• You will conduct on-going assessments of infants and communicate any changes appropriately
• You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
• You will assist transport teams in stabilization of infants and provide necessary support and documentation to facilitate the transfer
• You will provide support and education materials to families on homecare, treatments, adoption and support groups
• You will assist mothers in breastfeeding alongside the Lactation Department
• You will delegate work appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance with standards of practice

Requirements

Experience

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience in as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting – preferred

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

License and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Education Program Certification – preferred

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.
The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.
St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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