NICU RN in Lafayette, Indiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lafayette, IN
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,672/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 12, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $74.22
- Weekly
- $2,672
- Yearly (full-time)
- $138,944
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $74.22/hour — 85% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Indiana ($40.14/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 Indiana right now
- 725 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Indiana from 5 agencies, 27 of them in Lafayette.
- Pay in these listings: $36.38 – $95.30/hour, median $55.00/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Indiana: $40.14/hour ($83,491/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($62.44/hour across 45 jobs).
Job description
Join our team as a NICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Lafayette, Indiana. This role will have you working 12-hour night shifts (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM), primarily focusing on providing specialized care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within our Pediatrics Department. You'll be navigating a fast-paced environment where your expertise will help stabilize and support our tiniest patients. Unique to this assignment is the opportunity to work both in NICU and pediatrics, with some floating requirements to ensure versatile experience. Charge pay is available for those who are qualified, and candidates should be prepared to work two out of three major holidays. This position is designed for experienced nurses comfortable with night shifts and flexible departmental assignments.
Weather:
During this time of year, the weather typically features mild temperatures with a mix of sunny days and occasional light rain, making it comfortable for outdoor activities and city exploration.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum and Park for a historical day trip.
- Take a scenic drive to Indianapolis and explore the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
- Enjoy local cuisine at downtown Lafayette's vibrant restaurants.
- Explore Prophetstown State Park, just a short drive away, for outdoor activities and nature walks.
- Plan a day trip to the Indiana Dunes for a beach day and outdoor recreation.
Job Specifics:
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Shift: Night 4x12-hour (18:00 - 06:30)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours Per Week: 48.0
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