Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
OPELOUSAS, LA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,713/week

Posted 6 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,713/week

Benefits

Company provided housing options
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Continuing Education

Description

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care - Travel - (NICU RN)
StartDate: 3/30/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1661.00 - $1764.00

Join our team as a Travel RN-NICU in Opelousas, Louisiana. Opelousas offers a vibrant mix of attractions and activities for travel healthcare professionals. You can explore the historic district with its 19th-century brick sidewalks, antique shops, boutiques, and Cajun cuisine restaurants. The city is known for its deep Zydeco music tradition, so you might enjoy dancing at a local club or festival. History enthusiasts can visit the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum, Le Vieux Village Heritage Park & Museum, and the Jim Bowie Display, which honors the famous American hero who once lived in Opelousas. The St. Landry Catholic Church and St. Landry Parish Visitor Center provide cultural and historical insights. For entertainment, the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino offers gaming and live racing. Outdoor lovers can explore the Thistlewaite Wildlife Management Area, and art fans will appreciate public sculptures like the Amédé Ardoin Statue. Opelousas also features the Rural African American Museum and the Creole Heritage & Folklife Center, which showcase the area’s rich cultural heritage. These attractions highlight Opelousas as a destination full of history, music, and local charm. To qualify, you need 2 years of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience, a Louisiana or Compact RN license, and certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Apply now to join this Travel RN-NICU assignment in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, NICU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: ACLS; BLS; NRP
SSN Required
DOB Required

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

Competitive pay rates
Free, quality, private housing
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3424811. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care - Travel - (NICU RN)

Employer

AMN Healthcare Nursing

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AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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