Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Urbana, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a night shift travel contract in Urbana, IL. Join a leading Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within a Trauma 1 facility, providing exceptional neonatal care to newborns and their families. This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced NICU nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Illinois healthcare settings.

NICU RN Job Details

• Location: Urbana, IL 61801 (Illinois healthcare job)
• Facility: Level 3 NICU, Trauma 1 Hospital
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/29/2025 – End: 3/28/2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Hours per Week: 36 (3x12 hour shifts)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2,360 - $2,420
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Contract

NICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recent NICU nursing experience in a Level 3 or higher neonatal intensive care unit
• Experience in Trauma 1 hospital settings
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records (EMR)
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Active Illinois RN license in good standing
• BLS (Basic Life Support, American Heart Association) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Heart Association) certification

NICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive neonatal nursing care in a Level 3 NICU environment
• Implement evidence-based procedures and neonatal nursing theories
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care using EPIC EMR
• Conduct initial patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Continuously evaluate and adjust care plans to meet patient and family needs
• Monitor intake and output for neonatal patients
• Support mothers with breastfeeding initiation and baby-friendly practices
• Administer medications using bar code scanning protocols
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate patient status
• Promote patient and staff safety by identifying and addressing hazards
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members and provide constructive feedback
• Identify personal learning needs and pursue ongoing professional development
• Meet all departmental and hospital competency requirements

Discover the vibrant community of Urbana, Illinois—renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, cultural attractions, and proximity to the University of Illinois. Take the next step in your NICU nursing career with this rewarding travel nurse job. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in neonatal care!

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