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: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified NICU RN in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Lafayette, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 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 as needed to Mother Baby (couplet care) and Pediatrics units based on departmental needs
• Provide every-other-weekend coverage as part of standard scheduling expectations
• Document and manage patient care using Epic EMR
• Be available to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's) based on departmental needs and fair 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 Compact or Louisiana RN license in hand at time of submittal
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• 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
• Up-to-date NURSYS report (within 4 weeks of submission date) required for RNs
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as reflected on driver's license) to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a NICU setting
• Familiarity with neonatal patient diagnoses and procedures common to a high-acuity NICU environment
• Experience with couplet care or pediatric float coverage

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, provided minimum experience requirements are met, making this an accessible opportunity for those beginning their travel career
• Orientation is held five days a week and includes billable modules, supporting a smooth and compensated onboarding experience

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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