Travel NICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Covington, Louisiana.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Level III NICU RN with delivery attendance experience and 3+ years of NICU experience for a night shift travel assignment.

• Level III NICU setting with delivery attendance responsibilities
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• May float to Normal Newborn Nursery and NOU with 1:4-6 ratios
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• Self-scheduling with every other weekend obligation
• Holiday coverage required (2 major and 1 minor for FT, 1 major and 1 minor for PRN)
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active RN license (LA or Compact) required at time of consideration
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required
• Delivery attendance experience required (vaginal and C/S)
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with neonatal IV placement, lab draws, ventilator and central line management required
• Experience administering medications via multiple routes (IV, IM, SQ, ETT, OGT, NGT, oral, rectal, topical) required
• Previous travel experience required
• Two recent supervisor references required

• Attend vaginal and C-section deliveries, assisting with newborn transition
• Admit and discharge neonates to/from NICU and NOU
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team including NNP, MD, RN, social services, RT, radiology, and OT
• Educate and update parents, including breastfeeding support
• Perform procedures such as chest tube assistance, PICC/UAC/UVC placement assistance, intubation, and exchange transfusions
• Scrub color requirement: grape/purple
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Permanent staff must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before being eligible for travel assignments
• Local candidates within 75 miles accepted at local rate

American Traveler Job  #P-775608. 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:
Travel RN
- Neonatal ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.