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

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

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

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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