Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a NICU position requiring NRP certification and 2+ years of NICU experience, with a compact or LA license required.

• Work in a NICU unit caring for neonates ranging from under 24 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• Average daily census of 30 with a 1:3 patient ratio
• Night shift (18:45-07:15), open to 3x12 or 4x12 schedules
• Float requirements to Mother Baby (couplet care) and Pediatrics
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No call-in shifts required
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• AHA certifications required
• 2 years of NICU experience required for previous travelers; 3 years required for first-time travelers
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, starting and maintaining IVs, medications/emergency medications, antibiotics/antivirals, neonatal dosage calculations, and steroids
• Clinical experience required in APGAR scoring, developmental care, patient/family teaching, phlebotomy, thermoregulation, neonatal abstinence syndrome, blood glucose monitoring, hyperbilirubinemia/phototherapy, breastfeeding support/handling of breast milk, feedings, placement/management of feeding tubes, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen delivery systems, respiratory distress syndrome, telemetry monitoring, isolation precautions/PPE, neonatal sepsis, and sepsis work up
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)

• Provide direct nursing care to neonatal patients across varying gestational ages and acuity levels
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Candidates may be required to join an emergency team and remain onsite during facility emergency events
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Two manager/supervisor references required prior to starting contract (charge RN references not accepted)
• RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers will be considered if they have 3 years of NICU experience
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 65 miles from the facility

American Traveler Job  #P-773310. 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.