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 | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a NICU setting with an average daily census of 30 patients
• Maintain a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio in accordance with unit standards
• Float to Mother Baby and Pediatrics units as needed
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR
• Participate in emergency response teams as directed by unit management when emergency events occur

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 verified by driver's license address)
• Current NURSYS report required, dated within 4 weeks of submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a NICU setting
• Familiarity with a wide range of neonatal patient diagnoses and procedures

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided minimum experience requirements are met
• Orientation is held five days a week and includes billable modules, supporting a smooth transition into the role