Travel NICU/Nursery Registered Nurse - $1,753 per week

American Traveler

Opelousas, LA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Customer Support/Service, Hospital, Job Requisition Posting, Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Nursing, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN)
LOCATION
Opelousas, LA
POSTED
3 days ago

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Clinic NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
  • Length: 8 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a NICU/Nursery night shift position in Louisiana, requiring an active LA or Compact RN license and NRP certification.

Details

  • NICU/Nursery unit setting within a hospital environment
  • Night shift schedule: 7PM–7AM, 36 hours per week
  • 8-week contract

Requirements

  • Active LA or Compact RN license currently in hand
  • Required certifications: NRP, ACLS, and BLS
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
  • Nursery or NICU experience required

Additional Information

  • Provide nursing care in a combined NICU/Nursery environment
  • DOB and SSN may be required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-727044. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Mother Baby - Newborn Nursery

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

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