Location: Austin, Texas

Start Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 12-hour day shifts; no on-call requirement

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, family-centered care to critically ill neonates in a Level 3-4 NICU
• Assess, plan, and implement individualized nursing care for a patient assignment of 3-4 babies
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and neonatal resuscitation as needed
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of neonatologists, nurse practitioners, and respiratory therapists
• Monitor vital signs, feeding tolerance, and developmental milestones while documenting in CPN/Meditech EMR
• Support families through education and emotional care during their NICU journey

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience (candidates without this will not be considered)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications required
• Level 4 NICU experience is a plus
• Prior travel experience is preferred
• Friendly, outgoing, and compassionate personality to fit our team culture

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of neonatal assessment and critical care
• Proficiency with NICU equipment including Giraffe incubators, medfusion pumps, Alaris pumps, and GE monitors
• Skill in using CPN and Meditech electronic medical records
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy on assignment
• Retirement savings plan (401k) to secure your future
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off to explore Austin and recharge
• Licensure and continuing education reimbursement to grow your career
• A supportive, compassionate team culture that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Austin, Texas

Austin is a fantastic place to spend your travel assignment! Enjoy the live music scene on 6th Street, paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake, hiking the Barton Creek Greenbelt, and cooling off at Barton Springs Pool. Explore the Texas Hill Country wineries, catch a show at the Moody Theater, and indulge in some of the best BBQ and food trucks in the country.

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