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Discover Cajun Charm as a NICU Travel Nurse! in Opelousas, LA

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JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care - Travel - (NICU RN) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 N Join our team as a Travel RN-NICU in Opelousas, Louisiana. Opelousas offers a vibrant mix of attractions and activities for travel healthcare professionals. You can explore the historic district with its 19th-century brick sidewalks, antique shops, boutiques, and Cajun cuisine restaurants. The city is known for its deep Zydeco music tradition, so you might enjoy dancing at a local club or festival. History enthusiasts can visit the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum, Le Vieux Village Heritage Park & Museum, and the Jim Bowie Display, which honors the famous American hero who once lived in Opelousas. The St. Landry Catholic Church and St. Landry Parish Visitor Center provide cultural and historical insights. For entertainment, the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino offers gaming and live racing. Outdoor lovers can explore the Thistlewaite Wildlife Management Area, and art fans will appreciate public sculptures like the Amédé Ardoin Statue. Opelousas also features the Rural African American Museum and the Creole Heritage & Folklife Center, which showcase the area’s rich cultural heritage. These attractions highlight Opelousas as a destination full of history, music, and local charm. To qualify, you need 2 years of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience, a Louisiana or Compact RN license, and certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Apply now to join this Travel RN-NICU assignment in Opelousas, Louisiana. Required Qualifications Registered Nurse, NICU Experience: 2 years Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted) Certifications: ACLS; BLS; NRP SSN Required DOB Required JOB BENEFITS At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: • Competitive pay rates • Free, quality, private housing • Medical, Dental, Vision • 401(k) and Flex Spending • Life Insurance • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage • Free Continuing Education • Refer a friend and earn extra cash! ABOUT THE COMPANY At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Neonatal intensive care nurse, intensive care, NICU, neonatal, newborn, RN nurse, newborn, neonatal care, nurse, nursing, registered nurse, RN, R.N., infant care, critical care, hospital, medical, patient care, healthcare, health care
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Medical Speciality

Critical & Intensive CarePediatrics

Employment Type

Travel nursing

Required License

RN (Registered Nurse)

Work Setting

NICUHospital

About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is the largest healthcare staffing company in the USA and a leader in providing innovative workforce solutions for healthcare organizations nationwide. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including managed services programs, temporary staffing, executive search solutions, and more, enabling providers to enhance workforce efficiency and improve patient outcomes. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, AMN Healthcare reflects the communities it serves, leveraging insights and innovative recruitment strategies to access a vast network of quality healthcare professionals. Their clientele spans acute-care hospitals, community health centers, physician groups, home health facilities, and other healthcare settings. Through their total talent solutions, AMN Healthcare is dedicated to empowering the future of care, ensuring that people are at the core of their mission.