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RN NICU Traveler

Location: Austin, Texas Employment Type: LTA Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 06:45 - 19:15 (described as 7a-7p) Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1, 1:2 for ICU status, 1:3 for stepdown/non-ICU

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) experience
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Valid driver's license

Schedule

6-8 weekend shifts required in a 6-week period
2 holidays required

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs
Bare below the elbows; no long sleeves; no jewelry below the elbows
Vest preferred; non-fleece jackets allowed but must be removed before entering patient rooms

Onboarding and Submission Requirements

Required for submission:

Resume or profile
2 professional references, completed before first assignment
Skills checklist (see Required Qualifications)

Required for onboarding:

Color vision assessment, completed before start and updated every 3 years
Pre-hire education attestation (6 hours of pre-hire modules), uploaded by the agency once completed
Onsite contract worker onboarding
Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules, required annually for non-allied positions
Badge photo: forward-facing headshot on a white or blue background, no alterations or filters
Background check: 7-year SSN trace, county residence and employment search, national criminal, OFAC, and VSOP, completed within 90 days of first assignment and updated yearly
EPLS check, run within 90 days of start
Education verification, completed within 90 days of start (diplomas not accepted)
Employment verification covering the past 7 years, updated yearly
Confirmation of assignment on agency letterhead, provided at initial assignment and each extension
Driver's license or state ID, not expired, showing front and back, with address matching the file
11-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to first assignment, updated annually (MRO review for prescriptions or negative-dilute results)
Health statement or completed physical exam before first assignment, updated annually
Fit test required for all travelers, updated annually (PAPR not completed onsite; WI and MI require specific 3M respirator models)

Immunizations and TB screening:

MMR: two documented doses or positive IgG titer; no declinations accepted
Varicella: two documented doses, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted
Hepatitis B: completed vaccine series (3 doses) or signed declination
Tdap: valid within 10 years; no declinations or attestations accepted
Influenza: exemptions and declinations accepted, but the candidate must wear a mask at all times (flu season October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027)
TB: 2-step PPD (1st within 1 year, 2nd within 30 days of start) or negative IGRA within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire

Austin, TX

About

The Texas capital is unique, with its unofficial motto, "Keep Austin Weird." Also known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," it hosts over 250 music venues, guaranteeing live performances nearly every night of the week. But if you aren't interested in catching a show, you'll find plenty of other things to do, including spending time outdoors with over 300 sunny days a year. Hike Mount Bonnell for an awe-inspiring view over Lake Austin and the downtown skyline. You can enjoy a refreshing dip in the spring-fed waters at the Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Metropolitan Park, spread over 351 acres with miles and miles of hiking and biking trails. The park is also home to the city's botanical garden, the Austin Nature and Science Center and other attractions. Austin is famous for its food scene, particularly BBQ. Franklin Barbecue, which once served President Obama, is a local favorite.

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