Travel NICU RN - $1,944 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Lafayette, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12 or 4x12 Hours (18:45–07:15) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a NICU setting with an average daily census of 30 and a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Float to Mother Baby (couplet care) and Pediatrics units as needed
• Participate in weekend coverage on an every-other-weekend rotation
• Utilize Epic electronic health records system for documentation and patient management
• Be available to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's) based on departmental needs and staff rotation
• In the event of an emergency, be prepared to remain at the facility or serve as part of a relief team as directed by unit management

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license – Compact or Louisiana license required to be in hand at time of submittal
• BLS certification required (AHA)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required for previous travelers; minimum 3 years of NICU experience required for first-time travelers
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as reflected on driver's license) to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted
• NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have been separated from the health system for a minimum of 1 full year before returning as a travel nurse

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with NICU patient diagnoses and procedures common to a high-census unit
• Experience with couplet care or Mother Baby/Pediatrics float coverage
• Strong adaptability and ability to work within emergency response protocols as directed by unit management

Why Join Us

• Orientation is held 5 days a week and includes billable modules, offering a structured and supported onboarding experience
• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity NICU environment with a team committed to quality patient care

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #795058. 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: Registered Nurse - NICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others