About this opportunity
American Traveler Staffing Professionals lists this Travel NICU RN - $2,414 per week opportunity in lafayette, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline:RN
Start Date: 12/01/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Dec 1, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a night shift position in a community hospital setting requiring 18 months of NICU experience.
Details
Work in the NICU within the Pediatrics Department of a community hospital
Patient population includes neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
Patient ratio of 1:3
Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (6:00 PM-6:30 AM)
Every other weekend required
Floating required to Peds department, NICU, within the hospital, or to a nearby affiliate hospital
Cerner charting system required
Requirements
Active RN license (IN or Compact) in hand prior to start date
Current certifications: BLS and NRP required; NRP Advanced and STABLE preferred
Minimum 18 months of NICU experience required
Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital experience preferred
Experience with IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, and starting/maintaining IVs
Skills in neonatal respiratory care including CPAP, HFNC, oxygen delivery systems, and ventilator management
Experience managing neonatal conditions such as hyperbilirubinemia, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and sepsis work-up
Experience with feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) and placement/management of NG/NJ tubes
Knowledge of thermoregulation, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
Skills in phlebotomy, isolation precautions/PPE, and blood glucose monitoring
Nursing degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation
2 supervisor references required
Additional Information
Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonatal patients across a range of gestational ages and acuity levels
Perform specialized procedures including PICC line and UVC management, lumbar puncture assistance, and conscious sedation support
Support families with breastfeeding and handling of breast milk
Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
IN residents are considered local and are not accepted for this position
Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility (90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents) prior to their one-year mark
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.
Worksite address
lafayette, IN, 47903, US
Who can apply
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