RN: NICU

Job Description

Join a 13-week travel assignment as a NICU Registered Nurse supporting both the neonatal intensive care unit and newborn nursery. On night shifts, you will care for NICU and well-baby patients, assist with high-risk deliveries, perform car seat testing, and manage a range of newborn diagnoses. The unit may also float travelers to postpartum or pediatrics as needed.

This assignment welcomes first-time travelers and requires at least two years of experience, Epic experience, BLS, NRP, and CPI certifications. Weekend coverage is every other weekend, typically two to four shifts within a four-week schedule. Travelers must be willing to work two of four designated holiday periods. During an emergency event, the unit manager may assign travelers to an emergency or relief team until the event has passed.

Weather

Monroe typically offers mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with pleasant daytime conditions, cooler evenings, and opportunities to enjoy the area’s parks, trails, and outdoor attractions.

Fun Things To Do

• Local Culture: Visit the Biedenharn Museum & Gardens and explore Monroe’s history, art, and landscaped grounds.

• Outdoor Escape: Spend an afternoon walking, picnicking, or exploring nature at Kiroli Park.

• Day Trip: Explore the prehistoric earthworks and museum at Poverty Point World Heritage Site.

• Day Trip: Head to Vicksburg for riverfront views, museums, and historic sites.

• Wildlife Adventure: Visit the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo for an easy local outing.

Job Specifics

City and State: Monroe, Louisiana

Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM; four shifts per week

Duration: 13 weeks, 48 hours per week