Registered Nurse NICU
Location: Opelousas, LA
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 2/17/2026
Salary: $1814/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
• Registered Nurse - NICU
Location
• Opelousas, LA
Schedule / Job Type
• Night shifts, 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts, 8-week contract, full-time
Key Responsibilities
• Provide specialized nursing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for neonatal patients.
• Monitor and assess fragile newborns, responding to their clinical needs promptly.
• Administer medications, treatments, and support as prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Document patient care activities accurately and thoroughly.
Required Qualifications
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Preferred Experience / Skills
• Previous NICU or nursery nursing experience.
• Knowledge of neonatal care protocols and equipment.
Why Join Us
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic NICU team dedicated to neonatal care excellence.
• Competitive pay rates and contract assignment with potential for future opportunities.
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