Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/20/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a night shift position requiring 1.5 years of NICU experience and current NRP certification.

• Position within the Pediatrics Department's NICU unit
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (18:00-06:30)
• 1:3 patient ratio
• Cares for neonates across gestational ages, including 34 weeks
• Attends high-risk deliveries
• Every other weekend requirement
• Floating required to Peds department and NICU, and may include affiliate hospitals nearby
• Cerner charting system used

• Active IN or Compact RN license required in hand prior to start
• Current BLS and NRP (or NRP Advanced) certification required
• STABLE certification preferred
• 1.5 years of NICU experience required
• Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Graduated from a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, UAC/UVC care, central line care, and administration of blood products and emergency medications
• Experience with ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, CPAP, and other neonatal respiratory support required
• Experience with neonatal abstinence syndrome, therapeutic hypothermia, and NEC care preferred

• Deliver comprehensive neonatal intensive care including respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and neurologic support
• Provide patient and family teaching and developmental care
• Perform APGAR scoring, phlebotomy, and thermoregulation for neonatal patients
• Assist with procedures such as lumbar puncture and ICP monitoring
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates residing in Indiana are not accepted for this position
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of employment within IU Health must take a designated break to reset eligibility before reapplying

American Traveler Job  #P-757597. 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.