Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Position ID: P-782148

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-12-07T00:00:00.000Z

$1,951.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Neonatal ICU position requiring 2 years of NICU experience and a compact or LA RN license.

Details

• Work in a Level II/III NICU with an average daily census of 30 and 40 rooms
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• 13-week assignment
• Self-scheduling allowed, with manager adjustments to balance staffing needs
• No call-in requirement
• Floating may occur to balance safe staffing levels
• Potential assignment to an Emergency Team during facility emergency events, requiring on-site presence until relief arrives

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required (18 months minimum considered)
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with high-risk deliveries, NICU II/III level care, and ventilator management preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/PICC line care, UAC/UVC management, and administration of blood products
• Experience with neonatal medications including vasopressors, anti-seizure meds, antibiotics, and steroids
• Knowledge of respiratory support including CPAP, HFNC, high-frequency ventilation, and oscillators preferred
• Experience managing conditions such as NEC, respiratory distress syndrome, and neonatal sepsis preferred
• Driver's license and up-to-date NURSYS report required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal care including thermoregulation, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and procedures such as lumbar punctures and VP shunt management
• Monitor and manage neonatal respiratory conditions using advanced equipment like Vapotherm and nitric oxide therapy
• Administer phototherapy and manage hyperbilirubinemia and glucose monitoring
• Scrub color required: Royal blue
• Orientation held five days a week
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 65 miles from the facility
• Previous Ochsner Health staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be disclosed and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescindment
• First-time travelers will be considered

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12

American Traveler