Travel Contract

NICU RN
Shreveport, LA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,944/week
Posted 9 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date12/07/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,944/week

Description

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.


Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Shreveport, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15)

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in a NICU setting with an average daily census of 30 across a 40-room unit
  • Manage care for neonatal patients across a range of diagnoses, procedures, and specialized equipment as outlined by the unit
  • Participate in self-scheduling within departmental guidelines to support safe staffing levels
  • Be available to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras) based on departmental needs and fair staff rotation
  • In the event of an emergency, be prepared to serve as part of an emergency team or relief team as directed by the unit manager; specific details regarding any emergency event will be communicated at that time
  • Wear required scrub color: Royal Blue

Required Qualifications

  • Active Compact or Louisiana RN license — must be in hand at time of submittal
  • BLS certification required (AHA)
  • NRP certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in NICU specialty
  • NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
  • Must live more than 65 miles from the facility (as measured from the address on file with the driver's license to the facility address) — local travelers are not accepted
  • Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors at this health system must have been separated for at least 1 full year before being eligible to return as a traveler
  • Two Manager or Supervisor references (PDF format) will be required prior to start — Charge RN references are not accepted
  • Any requested time off must be disclosed on the candidate profile and raised during the interview process

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Experience with Epic EMR
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

  • Self-scheduling flexibility offered within departmental staffing guidelines
  • Orientation is held 5 days a week, with billable modules completed and recorded during orientation hours

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #801630. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - NICU

Employer

Concentric Healthcare Staffing

About

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.


The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.


Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.


Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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About Shreveport, LA

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Shreveport, LA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with ample parking.
  • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a mix of ages.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pine forests.
  • Shreveport has a growing community of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants with regional and international cuisines, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as boating, tubing, and fishing on the Red River.
  • The city also offers cultural experiences with music and art, and is known for its gaming and casinos.
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