Travel NICU RN - $2,155 per week

MedPro Healthcare Staffing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Referral bonuses

Job summary

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas. You will provide direct and specialized care for neonates in the NICU, collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

The assignment runs for 13 weeks, starting 11/15/2026, at 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts. Requires 18 months NICU experience, RN license, and relevant certifications (BLS, PALS, NRP).

Qualifications

• Eighteen months of NICU experience
• Active RN License
• BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Degree from accredited nursing program
• Other requirements to be determined by our client facility

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and specialized care for newborns needing close monitoring due to premature birth, birth defects, infection, or other medical conditions requiring surgery or therapy.
• Work in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist in developing and implementing a plan of care for high-risk newborns requiring high-technology care, including ventilators, incubators, or other special equipment or surgery.

Skills

RN

Critical thinking

Education

RN License

BLS

PALS

NRP

Nursing degree from accredited program

Job description

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

MedPro Healthcare Staffing 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: 11/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality NICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.

Requirements

• Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care NICU setting
• Active RN License
• BLS, PALS, & NRP Certifications
• Degree from accredited nursing program
• Other requirements to be determined by our client facility

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Duties Responsibilities

The RN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments and utilize critical thinking in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. As well, the NICU Registered Nurse (RN) will perform according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

• Provide direct and specialized care for newborns needing close monitoring due to premature birth, birth defects, infection, or other medical conditions requiring surgery or therapy.
• Work in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist in developing and implementing a plan of care for high-risk newborns requiring high-technology care, including ventilators, incubators, or other special equipment or surgery.

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All applicants will be considered for employmentwithout attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Key Words: Registered Nurse, RN, NICU, Neonatal, Contract Nurse, Travel Nurse, Agency RN, Travel RN, Per Diem, Nursing, Contract, Travel Nursing

*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.

MedPro Job ID #a0Fcx00000ht4QPEAY. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU Registered Nurse Nursing: NICU-Neonatal Intensive Care.

About MedPro Healthcare Staffing

At MedPro Healthcare Staffing , we believe no one cares more for caregivers than we do. Our mission is simple: you focus on your patients, and we’ll take care of the rest.

As a Joint Commission-certified leader in temporary and contract healthcare staffing since 1983, MedPro has proudly connected nursing and allied travelers with top healthcare facilities across the nation. With thousands of job opportunities available nationwide, we make it easy to find assignments that align with your goals and lifestyle.

Our on-staff clinical support team -alongside a compassionate group of experienced recruiters -provides hands‑on guidance every step of the way. From Day 1 medical benefits and a 401(k) plan to personalized career support, we’re committed to ensuring every professional we serve feels valued, cared for, and empowered to succeed.

Guided by a CEO who is a Registered Nurse, MedPro is built on a foundation of clinical insight and genuine compassion for the caregiving community. Through The MedPro Experience® , we deliver travel assignments that are rewarding, memorable, and designed to help you DREAM big, EXPLORE often, and ACHIEVE greatness.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses starting at $500
• On Staff Clinical Support Team
• Access to nationwide travel assignments
• MPX+ Mobile app -24/7 real-time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs