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How much do level 2 nicu jobs pay per week?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average weekly pay for level 2 nicu in the United States is $2,449.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,865.38 and $2,980.77 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Level 2 Nicu vs Level 3 Nicu?

AspectLevel 2 NicuLevel 3 Nicu
CredentialsRN license, specialized neonatal trainingRN license, advanced neonatal certifications, possibly additional training
Work EnvironmentModerate acuity neonatal patients, basic life support equipmentHigh acuity neonatal patients, advanced life support, complex equipment
Patient CareStable to moderately unstable neonates, routine proceduresCritically ill neonates, complex interventions
ResponsibilitiesMonitoring, basic procedures, family supportAdvanced procedures, emergency interventions, leadership roles

Level 2 Nicu nurses provide care for stable to moderately ill neonates with essential skills, while Level 3 Nicu nurses handle critically ill infants requiring advanced interventions. The main differences lie in patient acuity, certifications, and responsibilities, with Level 3 nurses working in more complex environments.

What are the typical responsibilities and team dynamics for nurses working in a Level 2 NICU?

Nurses in a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) primarily care for moderately ill or premature infants who require specialized support but are generally more stable than those in higher-acuity units. Daily responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, feeding, and educating families about infant care. Collaboration is key—nurses work closely with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and lactation consultants to provide comprehensive care. Teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication skills are essential for effectively managing fluctuating patient needs and supporting families during their infant's hospital stay.

What is a Level 2 NICU?

A Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a specialized hospital unit designed to care for moderately ill newborns who need more support than a regular nursery can provide but do not require the highest level of intensive care. These units typically care for babies born at or after 32 weeks gestation, or those who are recovering after intensive care. Level 2 NICUs can provide specialized feeding, intravenous therapy, and help with breathing using equipment like CPAP, but they do not handle the most critical cases. Babies who need more advanced support may be transferred to a Level 3 or Level 4 NICU.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Level 2 NICU nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Level 2 NICU nurse, you need a solid background in neonatal nursing, specialized knowledge of infant development, and current RN licensure with neonatal resuscitation certification. Familiarity with neonatal monitoring systems, IV pumps, and electronic health records is critical for daily operations. Compassion, critical thinking, and strong communication skills help nurses support families and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure safe, effective care for moderately ill or premature infants, promoting positive health outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Level 2 Nicu job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 81% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $127,391 per year, or $61.2 per hour.
Travel NICU Registered Nurse

Travel NICU Registered Nurse

Prime Staffing

Lees Summit, MO

Contractor

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Lees Summit, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 07/13/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

ID: 63390773 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15) Description: RN/NICUAvg. Daily Census: 6.9Rooms: 18Beds: 20Years of experience REQ: 2First-timers accepted: (Y/N) NoWeekend REQ: Yes, 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday and/or Saturday night) AND 2 Sunday nights per 6-week scheduleCerts REQ: BLS, NRPSkills REQ: Attend High Risk Deliveries, Level 1 Nursery, NICU II, NICU III, Neonates < 24-28 weeks, Neonates 29-34 weeks, Neonates > 34 weeks, Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Management, Invasive Hemodynamic monitoring, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Blood glucose monitoring, Hyperbilirubinemia, Phototherapy, Breastfeeding Support/Handling of Breast Milk, Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Neonatal Sepsis, Sepsis Work Up, Administration of blood & blood products, Arterial line management, Central line blood draw, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Starting and maintaining IVs, UAC (Umbilical Artery Catheter), UVC (Umbilical Vein Catheter), Antibiotics/Antivirals, Anti-Seizure Medications, Neonatal Dosage Calculations, Steroids, Surfactants, Assist with lumbar puncture, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, APGAR scoring, Developmental Care, Patient/family teaching, Phlebotomy, Thermoregulation, Bubble CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Management of Chest Tubes, Meconium Aspiration, Oxygen Delivery Systems, Respiratory distress syndrome, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), arterial and venous puncture blood gas collectionIs on-call REQ? Yes, Two (2) 12hr call shifts per 6 week scheduleWill clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes, Well baby nursery; attend deliveries on L&D. Regular floating may be required between departments, units and facilities as needed.Locals accepted: (Y/N) What is the local radius rule? No, home address must be at least 75 miles from the facilityPending License accepted: (Y/N) NoRTO Restrictions: No more than 7 daysGuaranteed Hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks. The cancelled shifts must be the regular shift length to which the Contractor Personnel is assignedSpecial Requirements: Scrub Color: Navy Blue (provided for charge nurses and transition/baby catcher nurse only)Charting: EPICAO Modified Time:7/13/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Taylor Mason Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 1-3 Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : BLS, NRP, STABLE*Skills : Administration of blood & blood products, Anti-Seizure Medications, Antibiotics/Antivirals, APGAR scoring, Arterial line management, Assist with lumbar puncture, Attend High Risk Deliveries, Blood glucose monitoring, Breastfeeding Support/Handling of Breast Milk, Bubble CPAP, Central line blood draw, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Developmental Care, Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Management, Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), High Frequency Ventilation*, Hyperbilirubinemia, Invasive Hemodynamic monitoring, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV vasopressors*, Level 1 Nursery, Management of Chest Tubes, Meconium Aspiration, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Neonatal Dosage Calculations, Neonatal Sepsis, Neonates 34 weeks, Neonates 29-34 weeks, NICU II, NICU III, NICU IV*, NICU transport*, Nitric Oxide (INo)*, Oscillators*, Oxygen Delivery Systems, Patient/family teaching, Phlebotomy, Phototherapy, Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes, Respiratory distress syndrome, Sepsis Work Up, Starting and maintaining IVs, Steroids, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Surfactants, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket)*, Thermoregulation, UAC (Umbilical Artery Catheter), UVC (Umbilical Vein Catheter), Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), arterial and venous puncture blood gas collection Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : 3 Float Required : Well baby nursery; attend deliveries on L&DRegular floating may be required between departments, units and facilities as needed. Call Required : Two (2) 12hr call shifts per 6 week schedule Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday and/or Saturday night) AND 2 Sunday nights per 6-week schedule Pre-Approved Time Off : two Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Infants Daily Census : 6.9 Number of Visits Per Day : 0 Number of Rooms : 18 Number of Beds : 20 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : - Special Procedures/Unit Details : Delivery attendance/post birth stabilization; well newborn care; minimum of 2 years of NICU experience; Epic experience preferred Special Equipment : - #Tier2 Travel Compliance Floating: May be required between departments, units and facilities as needed travelers would need both Kansas and Missouri or compact in hand at time of submission. The unwillingness to do so will result in a cancel. Radius/Local Rules: No local candidates accepted within 75 mile radius. No local travelers allowed, except for Patient Care Technicians, Certified Nurse Assistants, and Medical Assistants. RTO: Max of 7 days of RTO for Aya Offer (7+ must be sent for approval along with any holiday RTO). Tenure Policy / Returning Staff and Tenure Policy (excluding Interim Leadership and RNFA roles): 18 months with a 3-month break in service required. Permanent employees (across BJC and/or Saint Lukes) must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler. Booking Rules: BJC does not permit contractors to sign a contract and subsequently cancel it in order to accept another BJC assignment. Contractors are expected to fulfill the terms of their signed agreement in full. Mid-contract cancellations for the purpose of booking a different BJC assignment are not allowed. If a contract is canceled at the contractor s discretion, they must complete an assignment elsewhere before being considered for a new BJC opportunity. Compliance : Compliance Deadline: Docs will be due 2 Fridays before the start date. There are also 10-15 hours of modules to be done as part of compliance, which are due Monday 1 week prior to start. Labs: Labs must be completed within 48-72 hours of signing Modules: Pre-start modules are non-billable, 3 hours of pre-start EMR modules All other modules are completed during orientation, modules hours are factored in orientation hours and not billed separately Please complete your EPIC training module first! RNs will have the choice to complete the EPIC test out option OR the EPIC module. This will be entirely up to you and something you can let our EPIC training team know when you receive the email from the SLHS EPIC Trainers. Infusion Pump training and Glucometer training must be completed by the Sunday prior to the start date. Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceFloating: May be required between departments, units and facilities as needed travelers would need both Kansas and Missouri or compact in hand at time of submission. The unwillingness to do so will result in a cancel. Radius/Local Rules:  No local candidates accepted within 75 mile radius.  No local travelers allowed, except for Patient Care Technicians, Certified Nurse Assistants, and Medical Assistants. RTO: Max of 7 days of RTO for Aya Offer (7+ must be sent for approval along with any holiday RTO).    Tenure Policy / Returning Staff and Tenure Policy (excluding Interim Leadership and RNFA roles):  18 months with a 3-month break in service required. Permanent employees (across BJC and/or Saint Lukes) must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler. Booking Rules:  BJC does not permit contractors to sign a contract and subsequently cancel it in order to accept another BJC assignment. Contractors are expected to fulfill the terms of their signed agreement in full. Mid-contract cancellations for the purpose of booking a different BJC assignment are not allowed. If a contract is canceled at the contractor s discretion, they must complete an assignment elsewhere before being considered for a new BJC opportunity. Compliance: Compliance Deadline: Docs will be due 2 Fridays before the start date. There are also 10-15 hours of modules to be done as part of compliance, which are due Monday 1 week prior to start.  Labs: Labs must be completed within 48-72 hours of signing Modules: Pre-start modules are non-billable, 3 hours of pre-start EMR modules All other modules are completed during orientation, modules hours are factored in orientation hours and not billed separately Please complete your EPIC training module first!  RNs will have the choice to complete the EPIC test out option OR the EPIC module. This will be entirely up to you and something you can let our EPIC training team know when you receive the email from the SLHS EPIC Trainers. Infusion Pump training and Glucometer training must be completed by the Sunday prior to the start date.  Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

Prime Staffing Job ID #36950856. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:NICU,19:00:00-07:30:00

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.