Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,045 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: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurse in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This position involves providing specialized care to neonates in a dedicated NICU area. The nurse will be responsible for attending high-risk deliveries, managing neonatal patient needs, and working within a dynamic, multispecialty environment to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; two (2) years of neonatal intensive care experience; current BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications; proficiency in attending high-risk deliveries, NICU patient care, and neonatal procedures; Epic charting system experience preferred; no specific location requirements; at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with delivering care to neonates in level 1 neonatology units, including neonatal sepsis management, ventilation, and medication administration.
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, two (2) 12-hour on-call shifts within a six-week schedule.
• Float: Well baby nursery; attend deliveries on labor & delivery units. Regular floating between departments, units, and facilities as needed.
• Additional Information: The position requires a minimum of two years of NICU experience, with responsibilities including ventilator management, neonatal sepsis treatment, and high-acuity neonatal procedures. Candidates must be willing to float within scope to meet facility needs and adhere to uniform policies.

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 #1272853. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus