NICU RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 3 NICU night shift position requiring at least 2 years of NICU experience and NRP certification.

Details

• Work in a Level 3 NICU within an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital setting
• Unit features 60 total private rooms (40 NICU, 20 Intermediate) with capacity to expand to 65 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1-3 in NICU and 1:3-4 in Intermediate NIC
• Care for patients from 22 weeks gestation and up, including abdominal defects, pre-cardiac repair, PPHN, CDH, and other genetic defects
• Utilizes conventional vents, oscillator ventilators, JET ventilators, CPAP, Nasal IMV, heated high flow, and tracheostomy equipment
• Titrate drips per orders, including Fentanyl, Morphine, and Precedex
• Uses Phillips patient monitors; no telemetry monitoring required
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts on a self-scheduling system with block scheduling allowed
• Night shift weekend requirement is flexible and dependent on facility needs, with weekends running Friday and Saturday nights
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• No current call or standby requirement
• Floating required, with travelers floating first to PICU, PIC, Peds, Nursery, sitter duties, BHM, or adult units
• Charge RN and House Supervisor coverage available 24/7, along with a dedicated transport RN
• Unit is supported by PCTs, a Neonatologist in house 24/7, 2-3 APNs, and Resident/Fellow coverage
• 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation provided (1 day in NIC, 1 day in NICU)

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 3/4 NICU experience preferred
• Micro preemie care experience preferred
• BSN not required for this position
• EPIC EMR experience beneficial
• Must be able to perform drip titration per physician orders
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill neonates in a high-acuity NICU environment
• Assist with drip titration and monitoring using advanced respiratory equipment
• No specific scrub color required, but fake nails, nail polish, and jewelry/watches are not permitted
• Local candidates accepted; those residing within 50 miles of the facility qualify for a local rate
• Facility does not require COVID vaccination for consideration
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position