Travel NICU Nurse — Night Shift, Neonatal ICU Expertise

American Traveler, LLC.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 1

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Registered Nurse for a NICU travel assignment in Louisiana. The role requires at least 2 years of NICU experience, BLS/NRP, and a compact or LA RN license in hand.

Night shifts 18:45–07:15, 3x12 hours, in a high-acuity NICU with an average census. Travel candidates must meet licensure, RTO disclosure, and seaworthy requirements; Epic EMR experience is preferred. First-time travelers welcome; must reside >65 miles away.

Qualifications

• Active RN license: compact or Louisiana license in hand upon submission
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years NICU experience
• AHA certifications required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• IV therapy, arterial and central line care, PICC lines, UAC/UVC care, and administration of blood products
• Experience with neonatal medication administration including vasopressors, antibiotics, anti-seizure medications, and surfactants
• Experience with respiratory support including CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, oscillators, nitric oxide, and ventilator management
• Experience caring for neonates across a range of gestational ages, including those under 24-28 weeks
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)
• 2 Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RNs not accepted)

Responsibilities

• NICU unit with an average daily census of 30 and 40 rooms
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• Self-scheduling allowed, with manager adjustments to ensure safe staffing
• No call-in requirement for this unit
• Floating and emergency team assignment possible during declared emergency events
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Provide comprehensive NICU care including high-risk delivery attendance, developmental care, and patient/family education
• Manage complex neonatal conditions such as NEC, gastroschisis/omphalocele, neonatal sepsis, and seizure disorders
• Support respiratory therapies including therapeutic hypothermia, tracheostomy care, and ventilator management
• Scrub color required: Royal blue
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 designated holiday periods (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (based on driver's license address); local candidates not accepted
• Candidates must disclose all RTO during interview to avoid offer rescindment
• Previous Ochsner Health permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as travelers

Skills

NICU nursing

BLS/NRP certified

2 years NICU experience

Compact or LA RN license

Driver's license

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Registered Nurse for a NICU travel assignment in Louisiana. The role requires at least 2 years of NICU experience, BLS/NRP, and a compact or LA RN license in hand.

Night shifts 18:45–07:15, 3x12 hours, in a high-acuity NICU with an average census. Travel candidates must meet licensure, RTO disclosure, and seaworthy requirements; Epic EMR experience is preferred. First-time travelers welcome; must reside >65 miles away.