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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a NICU position requiring 2 years of NICU experience, BLS/NRP certification, and a compact or LA RN license in hand.

Details

• NICU unit with an average daily census of 30 and 40 rooms
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• Self-scheduling allowed, with manager adjustments to ensure safe staffing
• No call-in requirement for this unit
• Floating and emergency team assignment possible during declared emergency events
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license - Compact or Louisiana license required in hand upon submission
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required (18 months minimum considered)
• AHA certifications required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, PICC lines, UAC/UVC care, and administration of blood products
• Experience with neonatal medication administration including vasopressors, antibiotics, anti-seizure medications, and surfactants
• Experience with respiratory support including CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, oscillators, nitric oxide, and ventilator management
• Experience caring for neonates across a range of gestational ages, including those under 24-28 weeks
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)
• 2 Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RNs not accepted)

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive NICU care including high-risk delivery attendance, developmental care, and patient/family education
• Manage complex neonatal conditions such as NEC, gastroschisis/omphalocele, neonatal sepsis, and seizure disorders
• Support respiratory therapies including therapeutic hypothermia, tracheostomy care, and ventilator management
• Scrub color required: Royal blue
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 designated holiday periods (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (based on driver's license address); local candidates not accepted
• Candidates must disclose all RTO during interview to avoid offer rescindment
• Previous Ochsner Health permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as travelers