NICU Registered Nurse
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Number of Openings: 3
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: May be required to float to NICU, Pediatric ICU (PICU), or Postpartum floor based on patient volume

Patient Population & Unit Information

• Patient Types: Premature infants, infants of diabetic mothers, infants with respiratory distress, post-date infants (neonatal patients)
• Number of Beds: 46
• Patient Ratios: Not guaranteed; NICU ratio typically 1:3, determined by acuity
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for travel period November 1 – April 1 (declinations not accepted)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week
• Must be flexible and maintain a positive attitude

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonatal patients
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize care and comfort
• Practice within the scope of nursing and comply with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Black scrubs; Mercy Kids scrub tops allowed with black scrub pants
• Other attire is not acceptable

Facility Highlights

• Recognized for high patient safety and quality care
• Accredited Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center certification
• High CMS Star Rating and national recognitions for cardiac care

Local Area Highlights

• Attractions include a zoo, national museum & aquarium, art museum, historic sites, and local breweries/restaurants
• Approximately 45 minutes from a historic home and museum open seasonally

This summary is intended for healthcare recruiters and professionals considering this travel nursing opportunity.