Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,041 per week

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Abilene
Posted on: March 12, 2026

Job Description:

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Abilene, Texas. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/13/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Travel Nursing – Abilene, TX (13-week) NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Travel Nursing – Abilene, TX • 13-week contract. Join a dedicated team providing neonatal intensive care in a Level II NICU. This 13-week travel assignment in Abilene, Texas (79606) offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of neonates and their families while enjoying the warm hospitality and affordable living of West Texas. Job Details - Location: Abilene, TX 79606 (Abilene healthcare / West Texas) - Assignment Length: 13 weeks - Start Date: April 13, 2026 - End Date: July 13, 2026 - Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00) - Hours per Week: 36 - Estimated Weekly Salary: $1820 - $1910 per week - Employment Type: Travel / Travel NICU RN - Unit: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – Level II - Orientation: 16 hours (includes 6-8 hours of modules) Job Requirements / Qualifications - Minimum 2 years of recent NICU RN / neonatal nursing experience required - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be in hand at time of submission) - Current BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required - Must live at least 150 miles from facility (travel nursing eligibility) - Ability to float to Mother Baby or North Campus as needed - Charting experience required; Altera electronic charting experience preferred - First-time travelers accepted — great opportunity for travel nursing jobs in Texas - Must be available to complete lab items within 72 hours of offer acceptance - Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); COVID-19 vaccine not required Responsibilities - Provide high-quality neonatal nursing care to neonates (>34 weeks) in a Level II NICU setting - Attend high-risk deliveries and perform APGAR scoring and immediate neonatal assessments - Administer blood products, antibiotics, antivirals, surfactants, and steroids as ordered - Start and maintain IVs, umbilical arterial catheters (UACs), and umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) - Assist with lumbar punctures and manage neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) cases - Perform accurate neonatal dosage calculations and provide developmental, family-centered care - Utilize and monitor oxygen delivery systems, bubble CPAP, HFNC, and high-frequency ventilation - Manage common neonatal respiratory conditions including respiratory distress syndrome and meconium aspiration - Provide patient and family teaching, education, and emotional support during hospitalization - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and more - Maintain flexibility to float to other units or campuses as needed to support staffing Why Apply: This NICU RN travel job in Abilene, TX is ideal for neonatal nurses seeking travel nursing opportunities, hands-on Level II NICU experience, and a supportive team environment in West Texas. Join our healthcare team and grow your neonatal nursing career. Apply now to be considered for this travel nursing assignment — join our team and make an impact in neonatal intensive care today. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 466103. 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 GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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