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Travel Nurse (RN) NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Covington, LA
$1,874 to $2,124 weekly

Posted July 9, 2026 - ID:1106404 Verified This job was verified as an active available position.
Job Details
Start Date
7/27/2026
Shift
Nights
Duration
13 weeks
Hours
12 hours
Specialty
NICU
City
Covington
State
LA
Experience
1 Years
Estimated Pay
$1,874 - $2,124 weekly
Requirements
  • Required certification: NICU
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Key Requirements Summary: 1. Experience: 3 years required; no first-time travelers; previous travel experience required 2. Cases: Must have delivery attendance experience (vaginal and C-section); assist with newborn transition; admitting/discharging neonates to NICU and NOU; Level III NICU nurse experience required 3. Certifications: BLS, NRP, and STABLE required; all must be in hand at time of submittal 4. License: Not specified 5. Education: Not specified 6. EMR: Epic experience required; GE-CPN used in NOU and Meditech used in NICU (noted for awareness) 7. Shifts/Call: Self-scheduling; every other weekend obligation; 2 major and 1 minor holiday per year (full-time); 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year (PRN); patient ratios NICU 1:1, 1:2, 1:3; NOU 1:4-6 8. RTO: One pre-approved time off noted 9. Returning Staff: Not specified 10. Travel/Local: Not specified 11. Background: Not specified 12. Pre-Start Modules: Orientation is 12 hours 13. Previous Travel Experience: Required; no first-time travelers accepted 14. Scrubs: Grape/Purple 15. Flu Vaccine Requirements: Required — no exemptions 16. Special Equipment: Cardiac/respiratory monitors, pulse oximeters, ventilators, HFNC, CPAP, radiant heat warmers, isolettes, bili-meters, phototherapy, IV pumps Critical: Must have delivery attendance experience. Float required to NOU with 1:4-6 ratios and normal newborn nursery. COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only). Advanced skills required include IV placement in neonates, ventilator and central line management, and blood administration.
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