Travel NICU RN - $2,894 per week

Junxion Med Staffing; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Referral bonus

401k with match

Travel stipends

Job summary

Junxion Med Staffing is seeking a NICU travel nurse (RN) for a Lafayette, Indiana assignment. This travel position lasts 13 weeks, starts October 20, 2026, and offers 48 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts, providing a hands-on opportunity in a high‑acuity neonatal unit.

Qualified candidates will have NICU/charge experience, BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications, and a current Indiana license. The role requires travel readiness, flexible holidays, and ability to work within a busy team.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of RN experience with NICU/NEONATAL care.
• Experience in charge nurse roles or lead responsibilities is preferred.

Skills

RN

Travel nursing

NICU

Job description

Junxion Med Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Summary:

Junxion Med Staffing is looking for a NICU RN to take an assignment in Lafayette, Indiana.

This assignment lasts 13.14 WEEKS and is scheduled to start on October 20, 2026.

If the start date, shift, or pay doesn’t line up with what you're looking for, let’s talk. We often have multiple openings in the same market.Give us a call opt 1

Job Details:

• Shift: 12 HR Nights 48
• Total Weekly Hours: 48
• Certifications: BLS, NRP, NRP Advanced, STABLE
• Trauma Level:
• Facility Specific Job Notes:

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Required Years of Experience: 1.5- Previous Charge Experience: Not specified- Patient Ratio Experience: 3- Charting System Experience: Required

Clinical Experience

Community Hospital Experience: Required

Certifications

BLS: Required- NRP: Required- NRP Advanced: Required- STABLE: Preferred- Specific Skills: Administration of blood & blood products, Anti-Seizure Medications, Antibiotics/Antivirals, APGAR scoring, Arterial line management, Assist with lumbar puncture, Attend High Risk Deliveries, Blood glucose monitoring, Breastfeeding Support/Handling of Breast Milk, Bubble CPAP, Central line blood draw, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Colostomy/ileostomy management/care, Conscious Sedation, Developmental Care, Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Management, Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), Gastroschisis/Omphalocele, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), High Frequency Ventilation, Hyperbilirubinemia, ICP monitoring, Insulin administration, Invasive Hemodynamic monitoring, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV vasopressors, Management of Chest Tubes, Meconium Aspiration, Mother/Baby, Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Neonatal Dosage Calculations, Neonatal Sepsis, NICU III, NICU IV, Nitric Oxide (INo), Oscillators, Oxygen Delivery Systems, Patient/family teaching, Phlebotomy, Phototherapy, Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes, Respiratory distress syndrome, Seizure disorders, Sepsis Work Up, Starting and maintaining IVs, Steroids, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Surfactants, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket), Thermoregulation, UAC (Umbilical Artery Catheter), UVC (Umbilical Vein Catheter), Vapotherm, Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), Ventricular Peritoneal (VP) Shunts

Licensure

License: Must be in hand prior to start date.

General Requirements

First Time Travelers Accepted: Yes- Floating Required: Yes, Peds department and NICU- Weekend Requirements: Every Other- Locals Accepted: No- RTO Requirements: Candidate MUST WORK 2 out of 3 major holidays.

Travel Compliance

Travelers University Accreditation: Must be accredited by the ACEN or CCNE.- License: Must have license in hand prior to start date; temporary licenses may be available.- Supervisor References: 2 required.

When you apply with Junxion, you speak with a live U.S.-based recruiter who understands the travel market. No call centers. No automated responses. Our team works directly with you throughout your assignment.

Benefits:

• Insurance Plans starting under $175/month for employees
• Referral Bonus
• Additional contract bonus opportunities
• Vacation Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with access to financial advisors

Junxion was built by a traveler and designed to support travelers. You will have a dedicated recruiter and support team based in the U.S. who will guide you through credentialing, submission, and onboarding to help ensure you start on time and have a smooth assignment.

About the Company:

Junxion Med Staffing partners with hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide to connect experienced clinicians with meaningful opportunities.

Our goal is simple: provide strong support, transparent communication, and assignments that make sense for your career and your life.

*Estimated weekly pay includes projected hourly wages and weekly meal and lodging per diems for eligible clinicians based on nationally published GSA rates. Actual weekly pay and per diems may differ from the amount shown and may be subject to change during an assignment.

For all employees and employee applicants, Junxion Med Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply.

Junxion Med Staffing Job ID #1389286. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Junxion Med Staffing

Junxion Med Staffing was founded by a former healthcare traveler who understands the challenges healthcare professionals face - because we’ve been there.

We specialize in placing travel nurses, allied health professionals, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in both short-term and permanent roles across a wide range of specialties. Whether you're looking for a travel contract or a long-term fit, we work to ensure the right match between each healthcare professional and facility.

At Junxion, we keep it simple:

• Transparent communication. No surprises, no hidden details, just honest conversations so you always know what to expect.
• Dedicated support. From job search to contract negotiations and throughout your assignment, you’ll have a recruiter who’s with you every step of the way.
• Competitive pay and benefits. We advocate for you to be fairly compensated and supported in your goals.
• A focus on your success. When healthcare professionals feel valued and empowered, patient care improves and that’s what it’s all about.

You’re not just a number here. You’re part of a team that actually cares. Let’s find your next great opportunity together.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Mileage reimbursement