Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring an active IL RN license and NRP certification.

• NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) setting within a hospital
• Neonatal patient population
• Three 12-hour night shifts per week, totaling 36 hours weekly
• Holiday coverage required per rotation
• Weekend shifts required per rotation
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required
• Utilizes bar code scanning for medication administration
• Uses Epic EMR for charting

• Active Illinois RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• NRP certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant nursing experience
• ASN required, BSN preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required

• Serve as primary caregiver for an assigned group of neonatal patients, utilizing the nursing process and current care standards
• Complete initial patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care based on patient and family needs
• Monitor intake and output for assigned neonatal patients
• Assist mothers with breastfeeding initiation and baby-friendly care practices
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to report on patient status
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date nursing documentation
• Identify and report safety hazards to ensure patient and employee safety
• Contribute to peer professional development through constructive feedback and collaboration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• RTO limited to no more than 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Workers may not remain on continuous assignment at this health system for more than 1 year without a 6-month break in service

American Traveler Job  #P-765187. 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.