Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN with a compact or LA license for a night shift position requiring 2 years of specialty experience and Epic proficiency.

• NICU and Newborn Nursery combined unit
• Average daily census of 10 patients
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Every other weekend required (2-4 shifts per 4 week schedule)
• Occasional floating to postpartum/peds units
• Attends high risk deliveries, conducts car seat testing, and handles newborn diagnoses for NICU and Wellbaby
• No call-in required

• Active compact or LA RN license required in hand upon consideration
• BLS, NRP, and CPI certifications required
• AHA certifications required
• 2 years of NICU specialty experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Current NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Skills in IV therapy, UAC/UVC management, APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, and neonatal abstinence syndrome care
• Experience with phototherapy, blood glucose monitoring, and various feeding methods (bottle, breast, gavage)

• Care for neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring extended facility presence during emergency events
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• 2 Manager/Supervisor references required to obtain clearance to start (Charge RNs not accepted)
• RTO must be documented on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission
• Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Former permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for 1 full year before returning as travel staff
• First-time travelers welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-764024. 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.