NICU RN
Lafayette, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Level III NICU position requiring 1.5 years of experience and IN or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Level III NICU within the Pediatrics Department
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (18:00-6:30)
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within Peds department and NICU, and may include affiliate hospitals nearby
• Cerner charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) in hand prior to start date
• 1.5 years of NICU experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP
• Preferred certifications: NRP Advanced, STABLE
• Experience with IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with UVC placement preferred
• Experience managing neonatal respiratory conditions including RDS, suctioning, and oxygen delivery systems
• Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) preferred
• Experience with Bubble CPAP and chest tube management preferred
• Experience with neonatal GI care including feedings, NEC, and NG/NJ tube management
• Experience with neonatal neurologic care including seizure disorders and lumbar puncture assistance
• Experience with neonatal endocrine/metabolic care including glucose monitoring and phototherapy
• Experience with neonatal sepsis work-up and isolation precautions
• Experience caring for neonates across gestational ages, including <24-28 weeks and 29-34 weeks preferred
• 2 supervisor references required
• Nursing degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including medication administration, emergency medications, and developmental care
• Support patient/family teaching and breastfeeding/breast milk handling
• Perform phlebotomy duties as needed
• Maintain thermoregulation and infection control practices
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Any current or former IU Health permanent or PRN employee must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a designated break to reset eligibility (90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents)