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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Monroe, LA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

Monroe, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across both the NICU and Newborn Nursery settings
• Attend high-risk deliveries and manage all newborn diagnoses for NICU and Well-Baby
• Conduct car seat testing as part of newborn discharge readiness protocols
• Occasional floating to postpartum and pediatrics based on unit needs
• Work every other weekend, with an expected 2–4 shifts per 4-week schedule
• Be available to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's); holiday assignments are based on departmental needs and fair staff rotation

Required Qualifications

• Active Compact or Louisiana RN license required in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum 2 years of experience in NICU specialty required
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, and CPI
• AHA certifications required
• Epic EMR experience required
• NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as reflected on driver's license) to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors at this health system must have been separated for a minimum of 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• Two Manager or Supervisor references (PDF format) will be required prior to start; Charge RN references are not accepted
• Any requested time off must be noted on your profile and discussed during the interview

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers will be considered
• Familiarity with Well-Baby and Newborn Nursery workflows in addition to NICU
• Comfort working in a dynamic unit environment with variable census (average daily census of 10)

Why Join Us

• Orientation is held 5 days a week and includes billable module completion time, supporting a smooth onboarding experience
• Opportunity to work in a comprehensive newborn care environment covering both NICU and Well-Baby, offering broad clinical exposure