Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Medical Edge Recruitment, LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

• Specialty:
  NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/09/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Title: Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NICU RN)

Overview:
Join our team as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, a critical role dedicated to providing exceptional care to the most vulnerable neonatal patients. You will leverage your expertise in high-acuity neonatal care to support micro-preemies, surgical neonates, and complex medical cases. As a key member of our healthcare team, you’ll deliver personalized, evidence-based care within a collaborative environment committed to achieving optimal patient outcomes and fostering professional growth.

Pay Package: $29 per hour with weekly stipend of $1,100

Schedule:

6:45pm - 7:15am

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in Level 3 surgical or Level 4 NICU settings.
• Strong background in high-acuity neonatal care, including micro-preemies, surgical neonates, and complex medical cases.
• Proficiency with ventilators (conventional and HFV), nitric, cooling, and central line care.
• Ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients safely and effectively.
• Competent in neonatal resuscitation, critical drips, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Excellent organizational skills, good judgment, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Demonstrates effective delegation, team leadership, and resource management.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Additional certification in clinical specialty areas.

Other Requirements:

• Current Louisiana RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting and moving patients and equipment, in accordance with job demands.
• Ability to work flexible shifts as needed.

Why Choose Medical Edge?
Medical Edge offers a robust support system dedicated to your success. We provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and personalized onboarding to ensure a smooth transition into your assignment. Our team is committed to advocating for your needs, offering consistent communication, and ensuring you have the resources to excel in your neonatal nursing role. Join us and experience a trusted partnership that prioritizes your professional growth and work-life balance.

Embark on your next rewarding assignment with Medical Edge Recruitment—where your talent meets exceptional support.

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Medical Edge Recruitment Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Medical Edge Recruitment, LLC is a Joint Commission–certified, diversity-owned healthcare staffing organization delivering comprehensive workforce solutions to hospitals, clinics, healthcare systems and school districts worldwide. Our goal is to be the partner of choice for both clients and candidates, building lasting relationships through service excellence.

We demonstrate this commitment through our philosophy, grounded in six core values:

At Medical Edge, we connect outstanding healthcare professionals with opportunities that advance care and strengthen communities. We’re not your average staffing agency—we build real relationships, communicate transparently, and make the process simple so you can focus on what matters most: patient care. Whether you’re exploring new horizons or staying close to home, we’ll match you with top-paying roles that align with your goals.

We’re not just here to place you—we’re here to support you every step of the way.

• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health savings account