Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,038 per week in Lafayette, LA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Location: Lafayette, LA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,038 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/9/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified NICU RN in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: NICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty nursing required License: Current nursing license required Certifications: BLS & NRP required Must-Have: Emergency Team assignment may occur during assignment. Comfort with emergency event protocols is necessary. Epic charting system experience is required. Post-operative experience is required. Experience with a patient ratio of 1:3 is necessary. Charge experience is preferable. Floating to mother baby and pediatrics units may be required. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend. Description: We are seeking a registered nurse specialized in NICU. The average daily census in the unit is 30 patients. Patients are neonates and infants with varying diagnoses. Experience with respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and thermoregulation is essential. Skills in administration of medications, blood product management, and phototherapy are required. Knowledge of umbilical line placement and management is preferred. Nurses will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide care. The unit operates with a high focus on developmental care for neonates. Candidates must have strong critical thinking and communicative skills. Travel experience is required. Candidates who have worked as permanent staff must have been separated for at least one year before applying. All certifications must be current and verifiable. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29120678EXPTEMP

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