Travel NICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/27/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center requiring an IL RN license and prior NICU experience.

• NICU unit at a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), no block scheduling
• Every other weekend required (2 weekends per month)
• No on-call requirements
• Mandatory float facility - floating required within scope and across units at facility discretion
• May be required to float to other Cook facilities within 50 miles with as little as 2 hours notice
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active IL RN license required in hand upon consideration (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, and central/implanted line care
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries preferred
• Experience with neonates 29-34 weeks and >34 weeks gestation
• Ventilator management experience (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Experience with feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) and G-tube feeding
• Two professional references required from most recent employers prior to start
• Proof of COVID vaccination required (booster not required)

• Provide NICU care including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, neurologic care, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Care for patients with neonatal abstinence syndrome and gastrointestinal/respiratory needs
• No guaranteed home unit - may be floated to a variety of units including outside primary competency area with team-based support
• RTO limited to 5 days max with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO permitted on weekends
• No holiday RTO and no RTO the day before or after a holiday
• Scrubs of any color permitted
• Local candidates accepted and preferred within 75-mile radius of the facility
• Returning candidates must undergo full recredentialing and orientation, even after a break in contract of less than 30 days
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-763450. 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:
Travel RN
- Neonatal ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.