NICU RN in Shreveport, Louisiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Shreveport, LA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,236/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.11
- Weekly
- $2,236
- Yearly (full-time)
- $116,272
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $62.11/hour — 61% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana ($38.57/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana right now
- 215 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana from 6 agencies, 25 of them in Shreveport.
- Pay in these listings: $38.92 – $87.58/hour, median $53.53/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Louisiana: $38.57/hour ($80,226/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($59.48/hour across 83 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Provide specialized care to pre-term babies and Level 3 surgical NICU patients during a 13-week travel assignment. This role offers 12-hour day shifts, bedside telemetry monitoring, 24/7 nurse practitioner support, respiratory therapy collaboration, and no floating between units. First-time travelers are welcome with at least one year of experience, including Level 3 NICU experience or higher. The assignment includes every-other-weekend rotation, limited call approximately twice monthly, and a two-day unit orientation following facility orientation.
Weather:
Expect generally mild weather with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and occasional rain. It is a pleasant time of year for exploring the area between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local exploring: Discover Shreveport’s parks, neighborhoods, and community gathering spots.
• Outdoor recreation: Spend a relaxing day walking, cycling, or enjoying nature in the area.
• Regional day trip: Take a day trip to a nearby Northwest Louisiana destination.
• Scenic day trip: Plan a day trip through the surrounding Louisiana countryside.
• Local dining: Try restaurants and casual eateries throughout Shreveport.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Shreveport, Louisiana
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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