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 | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12 or 4x12 Hours (18:45–07:15) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a NICU setting with an average daily census of 30 and a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Float as needed to Mother Baby (couplet care) and Pediatrics units based on departmental needs
- Provide every-other-weekend coverage as part of standard scheduling expectations
- Document and manage patient care using Epic EMR
- Be available to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's) based on departmental needs and fair staff rotation
- In the event of an emergency, be prepared to remain at the facility or serve as part of a relief team as directed by unit management
Required Qualifications
- Active Compact or Louisiana RN license in hand at time of submittal
- BLS certification (AHA) required
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required for previous travelers; minimum 3 years of NICU experience required for first-time travelers
- Epic EMR experience required
- Up-to-date NURSYS report (within 4 weeks of submission date) required for RNs
- Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as reflected on driver's license) to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel nursing experience in a NICU setting
- Familiarity with neonatal patient diagnoses and procedures common to a high-acuity NICU environment
- Experience with couplet care or pediatric float coverage
Why Join Us
- First-time travelers are welcome, provided minimum experience requirements are met, making this an accessible opportunity for those beginning their travel career
- Orientation is held five days a week and includes billable modules, supporting a smooth and compensated onboarding experience