NICU / Nursery

Opelousas, LA, US

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Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU / Nursery

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care to newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Nursery settings. The RN will deliver family-centered, developmentally appropriate care to neonates ranging from healthy newborns to critically ill infants, while collaborating closely with neonatologists, pediatric providers, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to newborns, including high-risk and critically ill neonates
• Perform detailed assessments, monitor vital signs, and recognize changes in infant condition
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and nutritional support per provider orders
• Operate and monitor neonatal equipment such as incubators, ventilators, and monitors
• Support and educate families on infant care, feeding, bonding, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Participate in care planning, rounds, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ensure adherence to neonatal safety, infection control, and clinical protocols
• Provide emotional support to families during hospitalization and transition to home

Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Nursing degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred)
• Experience in NICU, Nursery, Mother-Baby, or pediatric nursing preferred
• BLS required; NRP required or preferred
• Strong neonatal assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and family-centered care abilities
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment


Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
7P-7A 36 hrs per week

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Nursery

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
Cerner

Holiday Coverage Required:
No

Pay Rate
$46.75 - $51.63/hour

About us :
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