Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,260 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN in the specified location. This role involves providing specialized care for neonates in a busy NICU setting, including attending high-risk deliveries, managing complex clinical procedures, and supporting neonatal stabilization and treatment. The position requires excellent clinical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications; at least 2 years of NICU experience, including high-risk deliveries and neonatal stabilization; knowledge of NICU clinical procedures such as ventilator management, line care, and medication administration.
• Responsibilities include attending high-risk deliveries, managing infants from 24 to 34 weeks gestation, performing invasive procedures, and providing family-centered care.
• Additional responsibilities involve monitoring neonates, supporting development and thermoregulation, and assisting with respiratory support, blood glucose monitoring, and medication administration.
• Schedule involves night shifts with on-call duty, including four weekend shifts per 6-week cycle and two Sunday night shifts.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Submission requirements include complying with hospital policies, completing EPIC training modules on time, and ensuring all documentation is submitted two Fridays prior to the start date.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1327427. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus