Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,141 per week

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: 06/15/2026
• 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: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN with a minimum of 2 years of recent specialty experience for a night shift travel contract requiring both Kansas and Missouri (or compact) RN licensure.

• Level II and Level III NICU setting with 20 beds and an average daily census of 6.9
• Patient population includes neonates across all gestational age ranges: under 24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and over 34 weeks
• Specialized procedures include ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP/PEEP), Bubble CPAP, HFNC, chest tube management, UAC/UVC care, arterial line management, central line care, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Additional clinical skills include neonatal sepsis and sepsis workup, NAS management, APGAR scoring, phototherapy, blood and blood product administration, neonatal dosage calculations, and phlebotomy
• Attendance at high-risk deliveries required
• Charting performed in Epic
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts (Friday and/or Saturday night) per 6-week schedule, plus 2 Sunday nights per 6-week schedule
• On-call requirement: two 12-hour call shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating may be required to the well baby nursery, L&D for deliveries, and between departments, units, and facilities as needed

• Active RN license in both Kansas and Missouri (or a compact license) must be in hand at time of consideration — unwillingness to float across state lines may result in cancellation
• Current certifications required: BLS and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU specialty experience required
• Must have at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months, with no employment gap greater than 90 days in the past year
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• Candidate's home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
• 2 professional references required: one must be supervisor level or above, the second may be a charge RN; both must be from individuals who have worked with the candidate within the past year
• SSN required for consideration

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Travel partners are not accepted
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the contract duration
• RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Scrubs are navy blue; scrubs are provided only for charge nurses and transition/baby catcher nurses — all other travelers are responsible for their own navy blue scrubs
• Onboarding modules are required and must be completed prior to the start date
• No pending licenses accepted — all required licenses must be active and in hand

American Traveler Job ID #P-705297. 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: 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.