You'll give direct bedside care to critically ill and premature babies in a Level III/IV NICU. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 20
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts, 3 per week · Nights, 19:00 to 7:30 Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Level III/IV NICU those with cardiovascular, GI, infectious disease, neurologic, and respiratory conditionsbabies with cardiovascular, GI, infectious disease, neurologic and respiratory conditions
License
RN license Active TX or compact RN license requiredActive Texas or compact RN license
Term
13 weeks · starts Nov 16, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
Active Texas or compact RN licenseActive TX or compact RN license requiredCheck your license
Certification
BLSBLS and NRP certifications required
Certification
NRP
Experience
1 year of NICU experienceMinimum 1 year of NICU experience required
Experience
ventilator managementSkilled in ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
Experience
UAC/UVC, arterial line and central line managementExperience with UAC/UVC, arterial line, and central line management
Experience
IV therapy, vasopressors, surfactants and steroid administrationExperience with IV therapy, vasopressors, surfactants, and steroid administration
Experience
feeding management and NG/NJ tube placementExperience with feeding management (bottle, breast, gavage) and NG/NJ tube placement
Experience
isolation precautions/PPE and dysrhythmia managementExperience with isolation precautions/PPE and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
Experience
neonatal abstinence syndrome careExperience with neonatal abstinence syndrome care
Also asks
Epic charting experienceEpic charting system experience required
Also asks
State-issued ID, SSN and DOB for considerationState-issued ID, SSN, and DOB required for consideration
Preferred
Certification
AHA certification preferred; ARC not acceptedMilitary certifications accepted, AHA preferred, ARC not accepted
What it pays
Against similar roles
In range for Texas travel rolesTexas travel postings that state pay run $1,520/week to $2,470/week, the middle half $1,750/week to $2,230/week, across 415 postings.
The role and schedule
Charting
Epic EMREpic EMR experience required
Day to day
ventilator management
Day to day
UAC/UVC, arterial and central line management
Day to day
IV therapy, vasopressors, surfactants and steroids
Day to day
feeding management and NG/NJ tube placement
Day to day
isolation precautions and dysrhythmia management
Day to day
neonatal abstinence syndrome care
Weekends
6 weekend shifts required in a 6-week schedule6 weekend shifts required within a 6 week schedule
Time-off requests limited to 5 non-consecutive days; one holiday request approved Nov–JanRTO requests limited to 5 non-consecutive days, with only one holiday RTO request approved during Nov-Jan
Details
Time off must be approved by management before contract signingAll RTO must be approved by management prior to contract signing
Details
Local candidates within 90 miles accepted at a lower bill rateCandidates residing within 90 miles are considered local and accepted at a lower bill rate
Details
First-time travelers considered depending on experienceFirst-time travelers may be considered depending on experience
Support on this unit
Nurse to patient
1:1–1:4<li>Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4</li> <li>On-call is voluntary</li> <li>6 weekend shifts required within a 6 week schedule</li> <li>3 holidstated in this posting
Neighborhoods+Mansfield's residential landscape is heavily shaped by master-planned developments like South Pointe and M3 Ranch, which attract healthcare professionals and families looking for modern construction, neighborhood pools, and paved greenbelt trails. The historic district near downtown offers established single-family homes with mature trees and close proximity to civic facilities, while newer subdivisions spread along the southern and eastern edges of the city. Commuting across town is straightforward, with residential streets feeding quickly into key transit corridors like US-287 and SH-360.
Mansfield's residential landscape is heavily shaped by master-planned developments like South Pointe and M3 Ranch, which attract healthcare professionals and families looking for modern construction, neighborhood pools, and paved greenbelt trails. The historic district near downtown offers established single-family homes with mature trees and close proximity to civic facilities, while newer subdivisions spread along the southern and eastern edges of the city.
Commuting across town is straightforward, with residential streets feeding quickly into key transit corridors like US-287 and SH-360.
Getting around+Nurses based at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center enjoy quick, hassle-free drives within municipal borders, but regional travel requires a reliable personal vehicle because Mansfield has no commuter rail or light rail access through DART or the Trinity Railway Express. Travel to downtown Fort Worth via US-287 North typically takes between 22 and 35 minutes, while Arlington's medical centers and entertainment venues are accessible via SH-360 North in 15 to 25 minutes. Commutes toward downtown Dallas via I-20 East frequently hit severe peak-hour bottlenecks, extending drive times to 35 to 50 minutes.
Nurses based at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center enjoy quick, hassle-free drives within municipal borders, but regional travel requires a reliable personal vehicle because Mansfield has no commuter rail or light rail access through DART or the Trinity Railway Express. Travel to downtown Fort Worth via US-287 North typically takes between 22 and 35 minutes, while Arlington's medical centers and entertainment venues are accessible via SH-360 North in 15 to 25 minutes.
Commutes toward downtown Dallas via I-20 East frequently hit severe peak-hour bottlenecks, extending drive times to 35 to 50 minutes.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation centers on Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, which offers winding paths through wildflower meadows, wooded terrain, and a panoramic treetop viewing platform over the creek. The Walnut Creek Linear Park trail threads through the community connecting multiple neighborhood parks, such as Katherine Rose Memorial Park and Clayton W. Chandler Park. Dog owners frequent the dedicated off-leash zones at Mans Best Field Dog Park, while Hawaiian Falls water park provides a major summer attraction with wave pools and slides.
Outdoor recreation centers on Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, which offers winding paths through wildflower meadows, wooded terrain, and a panoramic treetop viewing platform over the creek. The Walnut Creek Linear Park trail threads through the community connecting multiple neighborhood parks, such as Katherine Rose Memorial Park and Clayton W. Chandler Park.
Dog owners frequent the dedicated off-leash zones at Mans Best Field Dog Park, while Hawaiian Falls water park provides a major summer attraction with wave pools and slides.
Mansfield provides healthcare professionals with an established, family-centered community that combines small-town heritage with modern suburban conveniences in the southern DFW area. For nurses working at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, daily commutes are short and straightforward, while direct access to US-287 and SH-360 allows for reasonable 20- to 35-minute drives to downtown Fort Worth and Arlington. Neighborhoods like South Pointe and M3 Ranch feature modern single-family construction connected to paved trail networks, community pools, and top-tier campuses in the Mansfield Independent School District. Off shift, residents can walk the tree-canopied trails and treetop overlook at Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, stroll through Walnut Creek Linear Park, or head downtown for shows at the historic Farr Best Theater and pints at Dirty Job Brewing. The primary tradeoff is transportation: Mansfield is not served by regional passenger rail, meaning a car is non-negotiable, and peak-hour trips toward Dallas via I-20 experience heavy traffic. However, for those seeking safe streets, expansive parks, and an engaged community, Mansfield stands out as a highly practical home base.
