NICU Registered Nurse
Joplin, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Joplin

Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Joplin, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), 36 hours per week
Weekend Hours: Typically every other weekend, as required by facility
Call Requirements: As required by facility

Unit Information

• Unit: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Level III
• Number of Beds: 16
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:2 or 1:3 (estimates, not guaranteed)
• Equipment: Primarily GE equipment
• EMR System: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Level III or higher NICU, including neonatal intensive care within the last year
• At least 2 years of experience with bubble CPAP, high flow oxygen therapy, and high-risk deliveries
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• Float Requirements: May be required to float to mother/baby and pediatrics units
• Dress Code: Black scrubs only; no t-shirts with writing except approved attire
• Personality Fit: Positive attitude, strong teamwork, and proactive approach

Summary

This travel RN position in a Level III NICU requires a highly skilled nurse with at least 3 years of NICU experience, including care for high-risk neonatal patients. The role involves night shifts with a typical schedule of 3 twelve-hour shifts per week. Candidates must hold current RN licensure and required certifications (BLS and NRP). Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced, specialized environment.