Job ID: 902303
Job TitleRegistered Nurse - NICU (12-Hour Days)
LocationShreveport, LA | Level 3 NICU - Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Every Other Weekend Rotation | On-Call Expected 2 Times/Month | Half of Major Holidays Expected
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to pre-term and Level 3 surgical NICU patients in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 standard, adjusting to 1:4 based on patient acuity
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioners (available 24/7), RT, PT, OT, and CRNA staff
- Utilize bedside telemetry monitoring and document patient care using Meditech Expanse EMR
- Administer medications via Pyxis dispensing system and manage IV therapy using Alaris pumps
- Participate in on-call rotation and adhere to scheduling expectations including weekend and holiday coverage
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of Level 3 NICU experience or higher required
- BLS certification required
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- S.T.A.B.L.E. certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience working with surgical NICU patient populations
- Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
- Comfort working in a high-acuity environment with variable patient assignments
Why Join Us- First-time travelers are welcome - this facility offers a structured orientation including facility onboarding followed by dedicated unit-based training days
- Work within a well-supported unit featuring charge nurse coverage, resource nurse availability, and robust multidisciplinary support in a facility recognized for its positive unit culture