Travel NICU RN

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

• 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of recent NICU experience and BLS/NRP certifications.

• Level III NICU with 18 rooms and 20 beds, average daily census of 6.9
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Weekend requirement of 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday and/or Saturday night) plus 2 Sunday nights per 6-week schedule
• On-call requirement of two 12-hour call shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating required to well baby nursery and to attend deliveries on L&D, with additional floating between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Cares for neonates across all gestational ages, including 34 weeks
• Performs high-risk delivery attendance, ventilator management, UAC/UVC care, arterial line management, and central line care
• Uses EPIC charting system

• Active RN license (Kansas and Missouri or compact) required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and NRP certifications required; STABLE certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience required, with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
• Patient ratio experience of 1:1-3
• Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and blood glucose monitoring
• Experience with neonatal sepsis management, phototherapy, and hyperbilirubinemia treatment
• Skilled in feeding management including bottle, breast, and gavage feeding, and NG/NJ tube placement
• Experience with high-flow nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, and various oxygen delivery systems
• Skilled in neonatal dosage calculations, administration of antibiotics/antivirals, anti-seizure medications, and steroids
• Experience assisting with lumbar punctures and managing neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Previous travel RN experience required
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year

• Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including APGAR scoring, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
• Navy blue scrubs provided for charge nurses and transition/baby catcher nurse roles only
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, finalized at time of submission with no changes allowed afterward
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates within this radius will not be considered
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service with 18-month tenure requirement; permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-762652. 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:
Travel RN
- Neonatal ICU

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.