NICU Registered Nurse
Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette General Medical Center

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (NICU)

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in NICU.
• Assignment includes potential emergency team duties, requiring availability to stay onsite or be part of relief teams during emergency events.
• Floating to mother-baby and pediatrics units may be required.
• Weekend coverage every other weekend.
• Average daily census: 30 patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3.
• Epic experience required.
• Post-operative experience required.
• Unit will not accept first-time travelers.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in NICU.
• Prior travel experience required (unit will not accept first-time travelers).

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana or Compact License.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only, RQI accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification may be required depending on unit; confirm with program management.
• Other certifications may be required based on unit description; confirm prior to start.

Additional Requirements

• Current/valid Driver’s License or government photo ID (color copy required).
• 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 required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Tdap vaccination (required for NICU).
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity verification.
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series.
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination series.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Employment application and skills checklist updated annually.
• Photo for badge (passport-style, recent, color).

Important Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency event assignments as directed by unit management.
• This position is not suitable for first-time travel nurses.
• Certification renewals must be completed prior to start if expiring within 30 days.
• Compliance with all facility-specific and health documentation requirements is mandatory.

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