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Austin, TX, US

Research Nurse

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

We invite you to grow with us and help shape the future of newborn care.

Support the research agenda of the Neonatology Division at Ascension Seton Medical Center and Dell Children’s Medical Center Austin by taking on a lead role in conducting a randomized controlled trial a novel mode of therapy for apnea of prematurity. Key responsibilities will include driving patient enrollment, record keeping and timely and accurate completion of case report forms for the research projects.

Act as a resource for other research activities within the team, with opportunities to gain experience with IRB approvals, bridging gaps between clinical and research teams in the NICU, submitting funding applications local and national sources, data collection and processing.

Responsibilities

Lead local conduct of randomized controlled trial of the Prapela mattress, a novel therapeutic option for apnea of prematurity

Act as a resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and other staff in conducting the research project

  • Interface with the local Institutional Research Board (IRB)
  • Screen and enroll patients in this and other research studies
  • Maintaining subject records in research databases
  • Collate data and produce reports on recruitment in clinical research studies
  • Provide updates on the research project during unit meetings
  • Participate in regular meetings relating to other NICU research
  • Review and report adverse events for ongoing projects
  • Participate in Quality Improvement Projects as appropriate
  • Collate and analyze research data
  • Prepare research data for presentation and publication
  • To attend study days and conferences that are relevant to the unit’s research

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience as a neonatal Registered Nurse (RN).

Required Experience

Prior involvement in neonatal/maternal research studies

Benefits and Compensation

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way. TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being.

Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company.

Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group.

Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices.

The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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Pediatrix Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neonatal nursingIRB complianceData analysisResearch reportingClinical coordination

Neonatology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Registered Nurse by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRegistered Nurse median $90k (middle half $84k–$99k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Registered Nurse listings in Texas419 active5,940 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Registered Nurse listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 4% offer loan repayment419 active listings, Oct 2026
Registered Nurse pay trend+9.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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About Pediatrix

Hospitals and Health Care
Sunrise, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
HSA

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.