American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a Level II unit, requiring at least 2 years of recent specialty experience and active MO or compact RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 5-bed Level II NICU caring for neonates 29 weeks and above
• Facility admits infants 34 weeks and above, with lower gestational age infants stabilized and transferred out
• NICU patient ratios are 1:2-3
• Patient care includes neonates 29-34 weeks and above, requiring support with blood glucose monitoring, various feedings, isolation precautions, central/implanted line care, UAC/UVC line management, and neuro assessment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• Night shift position with three 12-hour shifts per week (19:00–07:00)
• Mandatory minimum of 4-5 weekend shifts (Sat/Sun) and at least 2 Fridays per 6-week schedule
• Two mandatory on-call shifts required every 6-week schedule
• Floating to well newborn nursery and postpartum may be required
• Uses standard NICU equipment including IV pumps, syringe pumps, phototherapy equipment, incubators/Omnibed/radiant warmers, and telehealth for neonatologist support
• Responsibilities include patient and family education, assisting with well newborn assessments, and supporting procedures when NICU census is low
• Assist with stabilization and transfer of higher acuity or lower gestational age infants, including procedures such as needle aspiration, UVC/UAC placement, intubation, surfactant administration, and passive cooling
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments may be required as determined by the unit
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off allowed
• No travel partners accepted for this assignment

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required and must be in hand prior to consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of recent NICU experience with at least 1 year within the last 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
• Certifications required: BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); STABLE preferred
• Two professional references required (one supervisor or higher and one charge RN), both from the past year
• Not open to first-time travelers or local candidates (must live at least 75 miles from facility)
• No pending licenses accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-652305. 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

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