NICU Registered Nurse
Joplin, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Joplin, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM), 36 hours per week
Number of Openings: 3

Unit Information

• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• 16 beds
• Patient ratio approximately 1:2 or 1:3 (estimates, not guaranteed)
• Equipment primarily GE
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with NICU experience within the last year
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (issued by American Heart Association)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• NIHSS certification (preferred)
• Good team player with optimism, kindness, and initiative

Additional Information

• Weekend hours typically every other weekend, as required by the facility
• Call requirements as needed by the facility
• Float to mother/baby and pediatrics units as required
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; no t-shirts with writing except approved attire

Patient Population

• Neonatal patients in a Level III NICU setting

Notes

• Flu vaccination required for travel assignments from November 1 through April 1 (exceptions require approval)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in a Level III NICU with a supportive team environment and a focus on high-acuity neonatal care.