Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN Springfield, MO. This position involves providing direct patient care to neonatal patients within a Level 3 NICU setting on the night shift. The role requires flexibility to work across multiple units based on patient volume, ensuring high-quality care for premature infants, infants of diabetic mothers, and infants with respiratory distress.
Required Qualifications: Current RN license (eligible for licensure in Missouri or licensed in Missouri), BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program); minimum 2 years NICU experience, including vent competence; flexible, positive personality.
Preferred Qualifications: 2 years in a NICU level 3 or higher setting.
Additional Information: Night shift orientation on day shift; orientation involves full week availability. Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinates care with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes. Works within the scope of nursing practice following the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Code of Conduct, Mercy Mission and Values, and Mercy Service Standards. Nurses may be expected to work in NICU, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), or Postpartum floor based on patient volumes.
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 #1324786. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Springfield, MO
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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