Registered Nurse NICU Float Pool

Job Description

The NICU Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized, evidence-based nursing care to neonatal patients across multiple Neonatal Intensive Care Units within the Saint Luke's BJC health system.

This role supports staffing needs by floating to designated NICU locations and caring for patients ranging from stable growing infants to critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory and intensive care interventions.

The NICU Float Pool RN demonstrates clinical excellence, adaptability, strong critical‑thinking skills, and the ability to rapidly integrate into diverse care teams while maintaining high standards of patient safety, family‑centered care, and professional practice.

• Provides competent nursing care across assigned three NICU locations and campuses (Saint Luke's Plaza, Saint Luke's North-Barry Rd, Saint Luke's East‑Lee’s Summit).
• Adapts quickly to varying workflows, equipment, and unit cultures.
• Maintains flexibility regarding unit assignments based on patient census and staffing needs.
• Serves as a resource and supports team collaboration across multiple NICU environments.

Full‑time Night Shift RN (7:00p.m.–7:00a.m., 36 hours/week). Includes flexible self‑scheduling with 1 on‑call shift per 6 weeks and weekend and holiday commitment.

• Minimum 2 years of applicable experience.
• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association or Red Cross certified.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Registered Nurse license:
  Kansas Multi‑State (NURSYS) and Missouri Multi‑State (NURSYS).
• Associate Degree in nursing.

Saint Luke’s Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.