Travel Nursery/NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 8-Week Contract

Advantage Medical Professionals is seeking a Nursery/NICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a quick-start, 8-week travel contract in Opelousas, Louisiana . This is primarily a newborn nursery position at a Level I facility , with minimal onboarding required.

Assignment Details

• Location: Opelousas, LA

• Start Date: ASAP, with a target start date of September 21

• Contract Length: 8 weeks

Schedule

Three 12-hour shifts per week

• Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

• Unit: Newborn Nursery/NICU

Compensation

• Taxable Rate: $21 per hour

• Weekly Taxable Wages: $756

• Weekly Non-Taxed Stipends: Up to $1,246 for eligible travelers

• Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,002

Stipend eligibility is based on applicable tax-home requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• Attend all deliveries

• Assign APGAR scores

• Complete newborn admission procedures and documentation

• Provide attentive, compassionate care to newborn infants

• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team

• Follow facility policies and newborn safety standards

The facility averages no more than approximately 35 births per week , providing a supportive environment focused on high-quality newborn care.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license

• Nursery, Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery, or NICU experience preferred

• Ability to begin the assignment quickly

• Current certifications and health documentation required by the facility

Apply Today

For more information, contact Chris Ballay

Advantage Medical Professionals is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $2,002.00 per week

Benefits

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Experience

• NICU: 1 year (Required)

• Labor & delivery: 1 year (Required)

License/

Certification

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person