Travel NICU RN - $2,349 per week

About the role

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel assignment in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Start date: October 20, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Shift: 12‑hour nights, 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical judgment and critical thinking under supervision.
• Provide direct and specialized care for newborns needing close monitoring due to premature birth, birth defects, infection, or other medical conditions requiring surgery or therapy.
• Work in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist in developing and implementing a plan of care for high‑risk newborns requiring high‑technology care, including ventilators, incubators, or other special equipment or surgery.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of recent experience in an Acute Care NICU setting.
• Active RN license.
• BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Additional requirements may be specified by the client facility.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees.
• Private housing or housing allowance.
• Group health insurance (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) matching.
• Unlimited referral bonuses (up to $1,000).
• Day‑1 medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• On‑staff clinical support team.
• Access to nationwide travel assignments.
• MPX+ mobile app – 24/7 real‑time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details.
• Tax‑free per diems, housing stipends, and travel reimbursements.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Shift: 12‑hour nights. Hours per week: 36. Assignment length: 13 weeks. Start date: October 20, 2026.