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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a night shift position requiring NRP certification and a compact or LA RN license in hand.

Details

• Work in the Neonatal ICU (NICU II, III, and IV) of a hospital setting
• Neonatal patient population including infants under 24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and over 34 weeks gestation
• Average daily census of 30 with a 1:3 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), open to 3x12 or 4x12 shifts
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Floating required to Mother Baby (couplet care) and Pediatrics
• Epic EMR experience required
• No call-in requirement

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or Louisiana) required in hand at time of submission
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• AHA certifications required
• 3 years of NICU experience required for first-time travelers; 2 years required for experienced travelers
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, starting and maintaining IVs, and administration of blood and blood products
• Experience with neonatal dosage calculations, emergency medications, and antibiotics/antivirals
• Proficient in APGAR scoring, developmental care, phlebotomy, and thermoregulation
• Experience with blood glucose monitoring, phototherapy, and hyperbilirubinemia management
• Skilled in feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) and placement/management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes
• Experience with Bubble CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), and oxygen delivery systems
• Knowledge of respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal sepsis, and sepsis work-up
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to critically ill neonates in a high-acuity NICU environment
• Support breastfeeding and proper handling of breast milk for NICU patients
• Participate in patient/family teaching regarding neonatal care and conditions
• Assist with procedures such as lumbar puncture and management of UAC/UVC lines as needed
• May be assigned to an emergency response team during facility emergency events with expectation to remain onsite or serve as relief staff
• Willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• First-time travelers welcome to apply with required experience level
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Previous Ochsner Health System permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview
• Two manager/supervisor references required prior to starting contract (charge RN references not accepted)