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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 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 BLS/NRP certifications.

Details

• Work in the Neonatal ICU of a hospital with an average daily census of 30 across 40 rooms
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• Cares for neonates ranging from <24-28 weeks to >34 weeks gestation
• Manages high-risk respiratory cases including ventilator management, oscillators, nitric oxide, and Vapotherm
• Performs umbilical artery and vein catheter care (UAC/UVC), PICC lines, and central line management
• Supports high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitation
• Self-scheduling available with manager adjustments to ensure safe staffing
• No call-in requirement
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• AHA certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU specialty experience required (18 months minimum considered)
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, and administration of blood products
• Experience with neonatal dosage calculations and emergency medications
• Experience with therapeutic hypothermia, VP shunts, and ventilator management preferred
• Driver's License required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal critical care including respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and neurologic management
• Support families with developmental care and patient/family teaching
• Participate in emergency team response as assigned by unit manager during facility emergencies
• Scrub color required: Royal blue
• Orientation held five days a week
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RN references not accepted)
• RTO must be documented on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Previous Ochsner Health staff or in-house agency contractors must have a full year separation before returning as travelers
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Required to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Mardi Gras)