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Registered nurse NICU
Part-Time Days
24 hours/week
Rotate Weekends/Holidays
Benefit eligible
NRP Certification Required
Job Requirements Applicable
Experience
2 years Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics, Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS) Associate Degree Job Details Part Time Day (United States of America)
12-month residency pairs new graduates with preceptors, clinical educators, and mentors during orientation; shared governance involvement is encouraged.
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Neighborhoods+Lee's Summit offers distinct neighborhood vibes depending on lifestyle preference. Historic Downtown Lee's Summit provides pedestrian-friendly living centered around Main Street, local shops, and the Amtrak depot. For those wanting resort-style amenities, Lakewood is a sprawling 2,200-acre master-planned community featuring single-family homes, condos, townhomes, two marinas, pools, and an 18-hole golf course. Other residents seek tranquil suburban subdivisions near regional lakes or newer mixed-use master developments like Green Street and Paragon Star.
Lee's Summit offers distinct neighborhood vibes depending on lifestyle preference. Historic Downtown Lee's Summit provides pedestrian-friendly living centered around Main Street, local shops, and the Amtrak depot.
For those wanting resort-style amenities, Lakewood is a sprawling 2,200-acre master-planned community featuring single-family homes, condos, townhomes, two marinas, pools, and an 18-hole golf course. Other residents seek tranquil suburban subdivisions near regional lakes or newer mixed-use master developments like Green Street and Paragon Star.
Getting around+Most commuters rely on private vehicles, with key highway arteries including Interstate 470, U.S. Highway 50, Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 71, Missouri Route 291, and Missouri Route 150 providing regional connectivity. Average drive times hover around 23 to 24 minutes, with straightforward highway routes leading into Kansas City or nearby hospital hubs. Downtown Lee's Summit also hosts a passenger rail stop at the SW Main Street Amtrak depot, though local intra-city transit options remain sparse across the sprawling suburban footprint.
Most commuters rely on private vehicles, with key highway arteries including Interstate 470, U.S. Highway 50, Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 71, Missouri Route 291, and Missouri Route 150 providing regional connectivity. Average drive times hover around 23 to 24 minutes, with straightforward highway routes leading into Kansas City or nearby hospital hubs.
Downtown Lee's Summit also hosts a passenger rail stop at the SW Main Street Amtrak depot, though local intra-city transit options remain sparse across the sprawling suburban footprint.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is a major draw, anchored by over 30 city parks, 90 miles of trails, and more than 1,100 acres of parkland. The 700-acre Legacy Park complex features a 22-acre lake with canoe and kayak rentals, extensive sports fields, and walking circuits, while Longview Lake offers boating and waterside recreation. Dog owners utilize dedicated obstacle courses and trails at Dogwood Park and Happy Tails Park, and equestrians take advantage of guided rides and camps at Sunset Trails Stables.
Outdoor recreation is a major draw, anchored by over 30 city parks, 90 miles of trails, and more than 1,100 acres of parkland. The 700-acre Legacy Park complex features a 22-acre lake with canoe and kayak rentals, extensive sports fields, and walking circuits, while Longview Lake offers boating and waterside recreation.
Dog owners utilize dedicated obstacle courses and trails at Dogwood Park and Happy Tails Park, and equestrians take advantage of guided rides and camps at Sunset Trails Stables.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Lees Summit
Lee's Summit delivers an appealing blend of preserved small-town character and generous suburban amenities roughly 20 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city offers a peaceful home base with reliable commutes via Interstate 470 and U.S. Highway 50. Off-duty hours can be spent exploring the vibrant Historic Downtown district—home to Fourth Friday Art Walks, local coffee roasters, farm-to-table dining, and homegrown craft breweries—or paddling and cycling across more than 1,100 acres of open space between Legacy Park and Longview Lake. Housing choices span from central historic properties near the Amtrak station to lakefront living in master-planned enclaves like Lakewood. While the sprawling 65-square-mile layout mandates regular car use for errands and shift work, nurses appreciate the area's top-tier Lee's Summit R-VII schools, accredited emergency services, and community-first feel, striking a calm balance just outside the urban core.
