NICU RN in Springfield, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Springfield, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,731/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $48.08
- Weekly
- $1,731
- Yearly (full-time)
- $90,012
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $48.08/hour — 22% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri ($39.32/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri right now
- 1,044 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri from 6 agencies, 86 of them in Springfield.
- Pay in these listings: $23.77 – $85.76/hour, median $54.05/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Missouri: $39.32/hour ($81,786/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
This travel RN position in the Neonatal ICU offers a chance to work with some of the tiniest and most fragile patients, providing critical care in a supportive hospital environment. You'll be managing premature infants, infants with respiratory distress, and other neonatal conditions, with your expertise helping to make a real difference. Expect to work 12-hour night shifts on a rotating schedule, experiencing the unique rhythm of night shift nursing while enjoying the opportunity to explore the surrounding area during your days off. The setting combines the fast-paced challenge of neonatal intensive care with the stability of a well-respected hospital, offering a rewarding and enriching travel assignment.
Weather:
The weather around this time tends to be mild with comfortable temperatures, usually featuring pleasant days and cooler evenings. It’s an ideal time for outdoor activities and exploring the local landscape while enjoying the changing seasons.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit Dickerson Park Zoo: Spend a day exploring local wildlife and family-friendly exhibits.
- Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium: Discover fascinating marine life and conservation exhibits, perfect for a full-day adventure.
- Nathaneal Greene/Close Memorial Park: Enjoy outdoor trails, fishing, and picnicking in this scenic green space.
- Springfield Art Museum: Discover regional and contemporary art collections.
- Route 66 Car Museum: Experience vintage cars and classic Americana along the historic Route 66.
Job Specifics:
Location: Springfield, MO
Shift: 12-hour nights (1900-0700)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36
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