Registered Nurse NICU
Location: Lafayette, IN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 9/16/2026
Salary: $1991/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – NICU
Location
Lafayette, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 3x12 or 4x12 Hours (6:00–18:30) | Every other weekend required | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting
- Float within scope of practice to other units or affiliate facilities as needed — floating is required of all travelers
- Participate in charge responsibilities as applicable
- Adhere to unit-specific protocols and compliance requirements throughout the assignment
- Work 2 out of 3 major holidays as required
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license — must be in hand prior to start date</strong>; temporary licenses may be obtainable once permanent license application has been submitted
- Minimum 18 months of RN experience required
- Graduation from a nursing program accredited by the ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation
- Must be available to work every other weekend
- Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
- Indiana residents are considered local and are not eligible for this position — candidates must reside outside of Indiana to apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior NICU experience strongly preferred
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Experience with high-acuity neonatal patient populations
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a well-supported NICU environment with charge pay available
- First-time travelers are accepted, making this a great opportunity to begin your travel nursing career
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