NICU Registered Nurse
Covington, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a Level III NICU night shift position requiring delivery attendance experience, Epic proficiency, and a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Details

• Position is located in a hospital NICU setting with Level III acuity
• Standard patient ratio is 1:2-3 in the NICU
• Floating is required to the Normal Observation Unit (NOU) with ratios of 1:4-6, as well as to the normal newborn nursery
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend is required
• At least one major and one minor holiday coverage is required
• Self-scheduling is utilized for this unit
• Epic EMR experience is required
• Procedures performed include assisting with chest tube insertion, PICC/UAC/UVC placement, CBGs/ABGs, intubation, nitric oxide administration, oxygen administration, exchange transfusions, x-rays, ultrasounds, echocardiograms, and EEGs

Requirements

• Active Louisiana (LA) or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required
• Level III NICU experience required
• Delivery attendance experience (vaginal and C-section) required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in neonatal IV placement and lab draws
• Experience with ventilator and central line management
• Experience with medication administration via multiple routes (IV, IM, SQ, ETT, OGT, NGT, oral, rectal, topical, eye drops/ointment)
• Blood administration experience required
• Supervisor reference dated within the last 12 months required for consideration
• Copy of Driver's License required for consideration
• Any employment gaps of more than 30 days must be documented and explained

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include attending deliveries, transitioning newborns, admitting and discharging NICU and NOU patients, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team (NNP, MD, RN, Social Services, RT, Radiology, OT), educating and updating parents, and supporting breastfeeding
• Grape/purple scrubs are required
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
• RTO is limited to 5 days or fewer for the duration of the contract
• Any prior permanent employee of an LCMC facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered for a travel assignment