Registered Nurse NICU

Location: Lafayette, IN
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 9/16/2026
Salary: $2117/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU / Pediatrics

Location

Lafayette, IN | NICU / Pediatrics

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12 or 4x12 Hours (18:00–06:30) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care within the NICU and Pediatrics department
  • Float within the Pediatrics department and NICU as required
  • May be required to float to affiliate hospital locations nearby
  • Work every other weekend as part of the standard schedule
  • Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the assignment

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN license — must be in hand prior to start date (temporary licenses may be obtainable once permanent license application has been submitted)
  • Minimum of 18 months of NICU or Pediatric RN experience
  • Graduation from a nursing program accredited by the ACEN or CCNE
  • 2 supervisor references required
  • Must not be a current or recent permanent or PRN employee of the facility — a 12-month separation is required before applying as a traveler
  • Indiana residents are considered local and are not eligible for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior travel nursing experience welcomed — first-time travelers are also accepted
  • Experience floating across multiple units or departments
  • Familiarity with NICU-specific certifications relevant to the unit

Why Join Us

  • Charge pay opportunities may be available during the assignment
  • Flexible scheduling options with 3x12 or 4x12 shift configurations to support work-life balance

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