NICU RN in Austin, Texas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,508/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $41.89
- Weekly
- $1,508
- Yearly (full-time)
- $78,416
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $41.89/hour — 9% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas ($46.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas right now
- 2,034 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas from 6 agencies, 148 of them in Austin.
- Pay in these listings: $18.02 – $163/hour, median $47.08/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Texas: $46.14/hour ($95,971/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.90/hour across 526 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel assignment in Austin as a NICU Registered Nurse supporting newborns in a Level IV neonatal intensive care setting. This role is designed for an experienced NICU RN who is comfortable caring for critically ill neonates, working 12-hour day shifts, and participating in required on-call coverage. You will collaborate with an established multidisciplinary team while adapting to changing clinical needs and providing attentive, specialized nursing care. Two years of NICU experience, including Level IV NICU experience, is required. Navy scrubs are required.
Weather
Austin typically offers mild to warm conditions around this time of year, with comfortable outdoor temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and occasional cool evenings. It is generally a pleasant season for exploring the city, enjoying outdoor dining, and taking nearby trips.
Fun Things To Do
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Live Music: Explore Austin’s renowned live music venues and enjoy performances across a variety of genres.
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Outdoor Adventure: Walk, bike, or paddle along Lady Bird Lake and the surrounding trails.
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Day Trip: Visit the scenic Texas Hill Country for wineries, small towns, and sweeping countryside views.
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Day Trip: Spend the day exploring San Antonio’s River Walk, historic sites, and local attractions.
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Local Dining: Sample Austin’s barbecue, food trucks, Tex-Mex, and inventive local restaurants.
Job Specifics
City and State: Austin, Texas
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with on-call requirements
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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