American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Covington, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Level III NICU RN for a night shift position requiring delivery attendance experience, 3+ years of NICU experience, and travel nursing experience.
Details
- Level III NICU setting with high-risk delivery attendance
- Patient ratio of 1:2-3
- Night shift, 4x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
- May float to Normal Newborn Nursery and NOU with 1:4-6 ratios
- Every other weekend requirement
- Self-scheduling with holiday coverage required (at least 1 major and 1 minor)
Requirements
- Active RN license (LA State or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Minimum 3 years of Level III NICU experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Delivery attendance experience required (vaginal and C-section)
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Two recent manager references required
- Experience with neonatal IV placement, lab draws, ventilator management, and central line care required
- Experience administering medications via multiple routes (IV, IM, SQ, ETT, OGT, NGT, oral, rectal, topical) required
- Experience with blood administration required
Additional Information
- Attend vaginal and C-section deliveries and assist with newborn transition
- Admit and discharge neonates in NICU and NOU settings
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team including NNP, MD, RN, social services, RT, radiology, and OT
- Provide parent education and breastfeeding support
- Assist with procedures including chest tube insertion, PICC/UAC/UVC placement, intubation, and exchange transfusions
- Perform CBG and ABG sampling, and assist with x-rays, ultrasounds, echocardiograms, and EEGs
- Administer oxygen and nitric oxide as needed
- Purple/grape colored scrubs required
- Must reside within 75 miles for local candidacy consideration
- Previous permanent employees of the health system must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-780707. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU
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.