NICU RN
Austin, Texas
TXAUS Ascension Dell Children Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN NICU

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal ICU (NICU) experience required.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio varies by patient acuity:

  • ICU status: 1:1 or 1:2
  • Stepdown/non-ICU: 1:3

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license verified through Nursys within 30 days prior to start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (American Heart Association).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics).

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in Neonatal ICU nursing.

Health & Compliance

• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; exemptions accepted with mask requirement during flu season)
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA with annual TB questionnaire; if positive, chest X-ray within 1 year required
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start; can be completed onsite).

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 90 days of assignment start.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Professional references: at least two qualifying professional references prior to first assignment.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of specialty competency exams and core competencies with minimum passing scores prior to first assignment and updated every 3 years.
• Completion of unit-specific checklists and onboarding education attestations.
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Valid driver's license or state ID matching address on file.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Onboarding includes several mandatory assessments and documentation submissions prior to and during assignment.
• Optional items include unit-specific checklist, badge photo, and post-assignment evaluations.

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs seeking a long-term assignment with a structured nurse-to-patient ratio and comprehensive credentialing requirements.