Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,190 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialty position is located in Springfield, Missouri. This role involves providing specialized neonatal care to infants requiring advanced medical attention. The position requires skilled nursing professionals to deliver comprehensive care, perform complex procedures, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure positive outcomes for neonatal patients.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shift hours, minimum of 36.0 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, at least 2 years of NICU experience in a level 3 or higher neonatal intensive care setting, current BLS certification, and PALS certification preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel experience and experience floating to Women & Newborn units and Pediatrics as needed.
• Additional Information: RN will float to Women & Newborn unit (post-partum) as well as Pediatrics as needed. The NICU nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatments and the plan of care for neonatal patients. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing complex procedures, working with advanced technology, and providing education and comfort to families. Candidates must reside at least 100 miles away from the facility.

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 #1283183. 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: 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