Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,190 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN NICU Nurse for a role in Springfield, Missouri. This position involves providing specialized care for newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, including working night shifts and floating to other units as needed.

The successful candidate will be required to have a valid RN license and at least 2 years of NICU experience. The role offers a housing allowance, comprehensive health insurance, and competitive salaries.

Qualifications

• Must provide license on first day.
• Candidate must reside at least 100 miles away from the facility.
• If previously employed at the facility, must have been separated for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialized care for newborn infants.
• Working night shifts with weekends and holidays as needed.
• Floating to Women & Newborn unit and Pediatrics as required.

Skills

Valid RN license

BLS (Basic Life Support)

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

2 years NICU experience at level 3 or higher

Previous travel experience preferred

Tools

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Job description

Overview

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri.

Job Summary

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Springfield, Missouri. This role involves providing specialized care for newborn infants who are premature, have congenital deformities, or are experiencing delivery complications or life‑threatening illnesses. The position requires candidates to bring their license on the first day. The role involves working night shifts, with the potential for weekend and holiday assignments, and has a minimum schedule of 36 hours per week. The RN will float to Women & Newborn unit (post‑partum) as well as Pediatrics as needed.

Job Details

• Position: RN NICU Nurse in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Location: Springfield, Missouri
• Shift: Nights 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM (also includes day shifts as needed for other candidates)
• Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum
• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift length: 12 hours, nights
• Employment type: Travel

Qualifications

• Required qualifications:
  • Valid RN license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • 2 years NICU experience at level 3 or higher
  • Must provide license on first day
  • Previous travel experience preferred
• Preferred qualifications:
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Additional requirements:
  • Candidate must reside at least 100 miles away from the facility
  • If previously employed at the facility, must have been separated for at least 2 years

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

Cross Country Job ID #1270194. 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.