NICU RN
Monroe, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a NICU position requiring 2 years of specialty experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a combined NICU and Newborn Nursery unit
• Average daily census of 10 patients
• Unit staffs both NICU Level II and Level I Nursery
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 or 4x12 hour options (18:45-07:15)
• Every other weekend required (2-4 shifts per 4-week schedule)
• Occasional floating to postpartum/peds units
• No call-in requirements
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and CPI (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 2 years of NICU specialty experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, UAC/UVC management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with APGAR scoring, developmental care, thermoregulation, and phlebotomy required
• Knowledge of neonatal abstinence syndrome, blood glucose monitoring, and phototherapy required
• Experience with feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), breastfeeding support, and NG/OG tube placement required
• Respiratory skills required including HFNC, oxygen delivery systems, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, neonatal sepsis recognition, and sepsis work-up required
• Neonatal dosage calculation skills required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Updated NURSYS report required for consideration

Additional Information

• Attend high-risk deliveries and conduct car seat testing
• Handle newborn diagnoses for both NICU and Well Baby populations
• Care for neonate patient populations across gestational ages, including those under 24-28 weeks and over 34 weeks
• Orientation held 5 days per week
• Holiday availability required for 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during facility emergency events with expectation to remain onsite or serve on relief team
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RN references not accepted)
• RTO must be documented on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position