Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Lafayette, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Lafayette, LA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Lafayette, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a NICU setting with an average daily census of 30 patients
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:3, ensuring safe and attentive care for neonatal patients
• Float to Mother Baby and Pediatrics units as needed
• Participate in every-other-weekend coverage rotation
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly using Epic EMR
• Respond to emergency events as directed by unit management, which may include remaining on-site until the event resolves or serving on a relief team

Required Qualifications

• Active Compact or Louisiana RN license in hand at time of submittal
• BLS and NRP certifications required (AHA-issued)
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required for previous travelers; minimum 3 years of NICU experience required for first-time travelers
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as reflected on driver's license)
• Current NURSYS report submitted with profile (within 4 weeks of submission date)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a NICU setting
• Familiarity with neonatal patient diagnoses and procedures common to high-acuity NICU environments
• Experience floating to Mother Baby or Pediatrics units

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a well-supported NICU environment
• Orientation is held five days a week with billable modules completed during orientation hours, ensuring a smooth transition into the role