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NICU Registered Nurse
Brownsville, Texas
Valley Regional Medical Center

$1,470-1,912/week

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Travel RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Location: Brownsville, Texas
Employment Type: Travel

Unit Information

Unit: Neonatal Intensive Care
Number of Beds: 10 NICU, 8 Stepdown
Staffing:
- Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, up to 4 RNs
- Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, up to 4 RNs
Patient Ratios: 1:3 and 1:1
Equipment Used: HFNC, Vents, SiPAP, HFOV, Central Lines, PIV, Feeding Pumps, IV Pumps
EMR System: CPN/Meditech

Job Requirements

Specialty: NICU Level III-IV
Years of Experience Required: 4 years (highest stated requirement)
Certifications Required:
- Registered Nurse License
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- STABLE
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Preferred Skills:
- Minimum 2 years NICU Level III-IV experience (preferred but less than required 4 years)
Typical Procedures Performed:
- Intubations (performed by provider)
- Chest Tubes, PICC lines, Central Lines (performed by provider)

Work Environment & Expectations

Personality Fit: Works well with others, proactive, willing to help
Floating Areas: Newborn Nursery
Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs
Schedule: Minimum 6 weekend shifts per month (Friday-Sunday)

Contract Length

Duration: 13 weeks (interpreted from contract_length value)

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
This is a travel RN position requiring strong NICU experience and certifications.

Facility

Valley Regional Medical Center

3.6rating(19 reviews)

5.0rating

Pros

Friendly, worked with my schedule, floated appropriately.

Cons

Low acuity.

Scott H

Trauma ICU (RN)

Mar '22 - Oct '22

Review of Valley Regional Medical Center on Dec 9, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care
214 beds

ADDRESS100 Alton Gloor BoulevardBrownsville, TX 78526

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About Brownsville, TX

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Brownsville, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs of around 90°F and lows of around 75°F.
Winter average highs of around 70°F and lows of around 50°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with good road infrastructure.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of cultures due to its proximity to the Mexican border.
Wide age range with a significant elderly population.
Common health issues include diabetes and obesity.
Brownsville has a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to the border.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican cuisine.
Cultural attractions include museums showcasing military aircraft, indigenous dress, and costumes.
Outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, surfing, and birdwatching are popular at Boca Chica State Park and Sabal Palm Sanctuary.

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