Travel NICU Registered Nurse
3 days ago
Houston
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 10/27/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel assignment at a top-ranked hospital in Houston, TX (77054). Work in a state-of-the-art Level 3 & 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing specialized care to newborns in one of the largest medical centers in Texas. Explore Houston's vibrant culture and join a supportive healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care.\n \n\nHouston NICU RN Job Details\n\n • Location: Houston, TX 77054 (Texas Medical Center)\n, • Healthcare Setting: Level 3 & 4 NICU (146 beds)\n, • Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job\n, • Start Date: October 27, 2025\n, • End Date: January 26, 2026\n, • Contract Duration: 13 weeks\n, • Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights (7P-7A)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680 - $1,800\n, • Weekend Requirement: Minimum of 4 weekend shifts and 2 Monday/Friday shifts per 4-week schedule\n, • Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Active Texas RN license (or compact state license)\n, • Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience\n, • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification\n, • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification\n, • Proficient in infant assessment, IV management, and respiratory support\n, • Level 4 NICU experience preferred\n, • Strong communication skills with a focus on parent satisfaction and patient safety\n\n\nNICU Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver specialized neonatal nursing care in Level 3 & 4 NICU settings\n, • Conduct infant assessments and manage IVs and respiratory support\n, • Assist with procedures: lumbar punctures, central line placements, circumcisions, and eye exams\n, • Float to all NICU areas, general nursery, and pediatric units as needed\n, • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #419681. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus