RN NICU/Pediatric Float Pool
Park Ridge, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 11 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a NICU float pool position at a Level III NICU/Level IV Perinatal teaching hospital, requiring IL licensure and the ability to float across multiple pediatric units at two campuses.

Details

• Float pool position covering multiple pediatric units including NICU, PICU, PCICU, General Pediatrics, and ER across two campuses (Oak Lawn & Park Ridge)
• 444-bed academic teaching hospital with a Level III NICU and Level IV Perinatal Center
• NICU patient population includes premature, neuro, GI, and feeder/grower infants; other units cover neonates through 18-year-olds with conditions including respiratory failure, congenital heart disease, hematology/oncology, post-surgical, and trauma
• Patient ratios: NICU 1:2, PICU 1:2, PCICU 1:2, General Pediatrics 1:3-4, ER 1:3-4
• Unit bed counts: NICU 61, PICU 24, PCICU 16, ER 22; General Pediatrics serves neonates to age 18
• 12-hour day shift, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, three shifts per week; night shift availability (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) also noted
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• 6-week scheduling cycle; RTO requests go through the manager
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; monitoring: Medisonic

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, PALS, and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of NICU or relevant pediatric nursing experience; most recent experience must be within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with trach management, mechanical ventilators, chest tubes, Foley catheters, surgical drains, arterial lines, CVLs, blood draws, IV starts, traction, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, oscillators, central lines, dressing changes, heliox, and nitric respiratory support
• Experience managing vasoactive and sedation drips including Fentanyl, Propofol, Precedex, Epinephrine, and Levophed
• Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the last year
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for this travel assignment
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius requirement
• Department support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, a charge nurse per department, an IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy 24/7, hospitalists 24/7, and intensivists 24/7
• Orientation includes NEO onboarding plus 2 days of departmental orientation in PICU/PCICU
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• Required scrub color: navy
• Free parking available on-site
• Unit culture is described as teamwork-oriented and friendly