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:
  
  12/01/2026
• 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:
  
  Dec 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a night shift position in a community hospital setting requiring 18 months of NICU experience.

• Work in the NICU within the Pediatrics Department of a community hospital
• Patient population includes neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (6:00 PM-6:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to Peds department, NICU, within the hospital, or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Cerner charting system required

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) in hand prior to start date
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP required; NRP Advanced and STABLE preferred
• Minimum 18 months of NICU experience required
• Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Skills in neonatal respiratory care including CPAP, HFNC, oxygen delivery systems, and ventilator management
• Experience managing neonatal conditions such as hyperbilirubinemia, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and sepsis work-up
• Experience with feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) and placement/management of NG/NJ tubes
• Knowledge of thermoregulation, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
• Skills in phlebotomy, isolation precautions/PPE, and blood glucose monitoring
• Nursing degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation
• 2 supervisor references required

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonatal patients across a range of gestational ages and acuity levels
• Perform specialized procedures including PICC line and UVC management, lumbar puncture assistance, and conscious sedation support
• Support families with breastfeeding and handling of breast milk
• 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
• IN residents are considered local and are not accepted for this position
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility (90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents) prior to their one-year mark

American Traveler Job  #P-777453. 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.