Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Springfield, MO

Key Responsibilities Perform direct patient care activities for neonatal patients including premature infants, infants of diabetic mothers, infants with respiratory distress, and post-date infants, encompassing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Why Join Us Work within a highly recognized acute care facility that holds a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center designation and a Level 2 Stroke Center certification, offering a dynamic and clinically rich environment.

Job Title

Travel: RN Neonatal ICU - Nights

Location

Springfield, MO | NICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Nights, 3x12 (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care activities for neonatal patients including premature infants, infants of diabetic mothers, infants with respiratory distress, and post-date infants, encompassing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort
• Function within the scope of nursing practice consistent with established guidelines, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, and applicable standards of care
• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and patient management across a 46-bed unit
• Float to PICU or Postpartum floor as determined by patient volumes
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required November 1 – April 1; declinations are not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold Missouri licensure
• BLS certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Minimum of 2 full years of NICU experience
• Ventilator competency required
• Availability to orient on day shift during the first week, regardless of assigned night shift schedule
• Every other weekend availability required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2 years of experience in a NICU Level 3 or higher
• TNCC or PALS certification
• Flexible and positive demeanor with the ability to adapt to changing patient volumes and unit needs

Why Join Us

• Work within a highly recognized acute care facility that holds a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center designation and a Level 2 Stroke Center certification, offering a dynamic and clinically rich environment
• Expected 36 hours per week with no on-call requirements, providing a structured and predictable schedule