Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a night shift position in Louisiana. Candidate must hold an active RN license (Compact or LA) and current BLS/NRP certifications, with 2+ years NICU experience for travelers or 3+ years for first-time travelers.

Strong IV, med administration, and neonatal care skills are required. The role involves Level III-IV NICU care, 1:3 patient ratio, 4x12 hours (or 3x12s) night shifts, and on-site coverage with potential weekend work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years NICU experience required for travelers.
• 3+ years NICU experience required for first-time travelers.
• Active RN license (Compact or LA) in hand at submission.
• Current BLS and NRP certifications.
• Experience with IV therapy and blood product administration.
• Knowledge of neonatal meds and doses.
• Experience with APGAR scoring and developmental care.
• Must have 65+ miles residency from facility address.

Responsibilities

• Care for neonates in Level III-IV NICU (1:3 nurse–patient ratio).
• Night shift 4x12 hours; potential 3x12s.
• Float to mother/baby and pediatrics units as needed.
• Must align with emergency response and on-site coverage.
• Epic EMR documentation and patient/family teaching.

Skills

NICU experience

Patient care

Critical care

IV therapy

ATB/antibiotics knowledge

Sepsis care

Neonatal monitoring

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a night shift position requiring NRP certification and compact or LA RN license in hand.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) in hand required at time of submission
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP
• 2 years of NICU experience required for previous travelers
• 3 years of NICU experience required for first-time travelers
• Experience with IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with neonatal emergency medications, anti-seizure medications, antibiotics, and antivirals
• Experience with APGAR scoring, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
• Experience with thermoregulation, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and neurologic care
• Experience with blood glucose monitoring, hyperbilirubinemia, and phototherapy
• Experience with breastfeeding support, breast milk handling, and feeding management (bottle, breast, gavage)
• Experience with oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tube placement and management
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula and oxygen delivery systems
• Experience with respiratory distress syndrome management
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with neonatal sepsis and sepsis work-up
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in the NICU with a Level III-IV patient acuity
• Average daily census of 30 with a 1:3 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 1845-0715), with manager open to 3x12s
• Floating required to mother/baby and pediatrics units
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR experience required
• Care for neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• Care team may require staying onsite during emergency events as part of an emergency response team
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility address as listed on driver's license; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers welcome to apply with required experience level
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for one full year before returning as a travel employee
• All requested time off (RTO) must be documented on file and discussed during the interview process
• Willingness to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) required
• Orientation held five days per week
• Two manager or supervisor references required to obtain clearance to start contract (charge RN references not accepted)

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 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