Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,141 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a night shift travel contract requiring at least 2 years of recent NICU experience and both Missouri and Kansas RN licensure in hand.

Details

• Level II and Level III NICU setting with 20 beds and an average daily census of 6.9
• Neonatal patient population ranging from critically premature infants (<24-28 weeks) to full-term neonates
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts (Friday and/or Saturday night) per 6-week schedule, plus 2 Sunday nights per 6-week schedule
• On-call requirement: 2 twelve-hour call shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating may be required to the well-baby nursery, L&D for deliveries, and between other departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Charting via Epic; experience required
• Skills required include: high-risk delivery attendance, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, telemetry monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, phototherapy/hyperbilirubinemia management, breastfeeding support and breast milk handling, bottle/breast/gavage feedings, NG/NJ tube placement and management, neonatal sepsis and sepsis workup, blood and blood product administration, arterial line management, central line blood draw and care, IV placement and maintenance, UAC/UVC management, neonatal dosage calculations, administration of antibiotics/antivirals/anti-seizure medications/steroids/surfactants, lumbar puncture assistance, neonatal abstinence syndrome care, APGAR scoring, developmental care, phlebotomy, thermoregulation, Bubble CPAP, HFNC, chest tube management, meconium aspiration care, oxygen delivery systems, respiratory distress syndrome management, ETT/NT suctioning, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP/PEEP), and arterial/venous blood gas collection

Requirements

• Active MO RN license (or compact RN license) and KS RN license — both must be in hand at time of consideration, as floating between facilities may require licensure in both states
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU specialty experience required; must have at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no gap in employment greater than 90 days in the past year
• 2 professional references required: one from a supervisor level or above, one from a charge RN or above; all references must be from someone who has worked with the candidate within the past year
• SSN required for consideration
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to NICU patients ranging from micro-preemies to full-term neonates, including respiratory support, vascular access management, medication administration, and family education
• Scrubs: Navy blue; scrubs are provided only for charge nurses and transition/baby catcher nurses — all other travelers should plan to provide their own navy blue scrubs
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Travel partner placements are not accepted
• Local candidates are not accepted; home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility
• Completion of online compliance modules (approximately 10–15 hours) is required prior to the start of the assignment
• Pending licensure is not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-712474. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.