Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,970 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Evanston, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/16/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Summary:

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Evanston, Illinois. This position involves providing specialized care for critically ill neonatal patients, including micro preemies, high acuity cases, and surgical infants. The role requires adherence to facility standards and may include floating to other North Shore facilities as needed.

• Schedule:
  
  Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Illinois nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and at least 3 years of NICU experience in Level III or Level IV high acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Units, caring for infants with 44 weeks gestation micro preemies, some on respiratory support, and surgical cases.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with Epic charting and high acuity NICU care.
• Float:
  Float rotation may be required to other North Shore facilities; float assignments will be communicated up to 2 hours prior to the scheduled shift.
• Additional Information:
  The candidate will work in a high-acuity NICU caring for premature infants, including micro preemies and postoperative surgical neonates, and will be expected to follow facility-specific protocols and procedures. Orientation includes 12 hours of training, which is non-billable.

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines.

Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus