NICU Registered Nurse
Lafayette, LA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Overview

• Assignment may include being part of an "Emergency Team" with expectations to stay onsite during emergency events or serve on relief teams.
• Unit accepts first-time travelers; however, first-time travelers must have 3 years NICU experience.
• Previous travelers require 2 years NICU experience.
• Average daily census: 30 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3
• Floating assignments to mother-baby and pediatrics units
• Weekend coverage every other weekend
• Experience with Epic electronic health records required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for Pediatrics, ER, PACU, PICU
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required unless working in ICU
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Check unit description for requirement
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWONN Intermediate required for L&D nurses

Required Licenses

• Active Louisiana RN license or Compact RN license required upon submission
• License must be current or in renewal process prior to start date

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience
• NICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health records

Additional Requirements

• Current/valid Driver’s License or government photo ID (color copy)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, and education verification as applicable
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap (for ED, Pediatrics, Mother/Baby, NICU)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Skills checklist and competency exams updated annually
• Photo for badge (passport-style, recent, plain background)

Work Environment Notes

• Floating to mother-baby and pediatric units may be required
• Weekend coverage every other weekend
• Emergency team participation may be required during events

This position is suitable for NICU RNs with solid neonatal experience who are comfortable with emergency team assignments and flexible floating duties.