Travel PICU Registered Nurse - Nixa, MO

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Job Description

Join a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit requiring experienced registered nurses with a passion for pediatric critical care. This travel opportunity in Nixa, MO, offers night shift hours caring for diverse pediatric patients at a top-ranked facility known for clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, patient-centered care to PICU patients using the nursing processassessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ancillary departments for coordinated care delivery
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional nursing standards consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility policies
• Work flexible float assignments on NICU, PICU, pediatric medical floor, or pediatric ED based on patient volume
• Participate in night shift orientation on day shift as scheduled

Qualifications:

• Current RN license or eligibility for Missouri licensure
• Minimum 2 years PICU experience with ventilator competence, including at least 1 year post-orientation
• Certifications: BLS, PALS (AHA), and TNCC required
• Able to safely lift and mobilize patients, withstand physical demands of ICU nursing
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and reliable under fast-paced critical care conditions

Work Schedule:

• Nights: 1830-0700, 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekend and float assignments as required by the unit

Location Highlights: Located near Springfield, MO, this region blends vibrant city living with abundant cultural and outdoor activities. Explore local attractions such as the Dickerson Park Zoo, Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, and historic Route 66 museums. Enjoy scenic parks, a lively arts scene, and a growing culinary and brewery landscape, all within easy reach of your work location.

Additional Information:

• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center with exceptional safety ratings and recognized for high-quality stroke and cardiac care
• Mandatory flu vaccination or approved exemption for travel staff during flu season (Nov 1Apr 1)
• Professional scrub attire required; black scrubs preferred

This 13-week travel assignment provides the chance to advance your PICU skill set while living in a vibrant community. Apply today to elevate your critical care nursing career in one of Missouris leading pediatric units.