Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Park Ridge, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nursing Float Pool position in the Chicago metropolitan area. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a dynamic environment spanning two campuses. The selected candidate will be adaptable to float across units and locations, supporting a team dedicated to delivering exemplary neonatal care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, with shifts starting at 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week, on a 6-week cycle.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois Nursing License, BLS, NRP. Candidates must have at least 2 years of NICU experience in Level III or IV NICU settings, with skills including trach management, vents, chest tubes, Foley placements, surgical drains, arterial lines, CVL, blood draws, IV starts, CPAP, high flow, oscillator/jet ventilator, central lines, dressing changes, heliox, nitric respiratory support, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. Experience with above patient types is required; approval from management is needed if candidate does not have cardiac patient experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a NICU with private rooms and pods, familiarity with EPIC electronic medical record system, and support equipment including Alaris infusion pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Med-Sonic monitors.
• Support within the Department: CNA assistance for room preparation and patient care, receptionists, charge nurses, IV/VAT team, resource nurse opportunities depending on staffing, 24/7 RT, hospitalists, neonatologists, and NNPs support.
• Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC; IV Pumps: Alaris; Med dispensing: Pyxis; Monitors: Med-Sonic.
• Float: Float rotation may be required across both campuses in Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, supporting NICU, neonatal, and appropriate infant assignments.
• Orientation: NICU orientation with at least one nurse on shift per campus.
• Other notes: Scrubs provided, free parking available, team-oriented and friendly unit culture.
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Premature, neuro, GI, feeder/grower, respiratory, congenital anomalies, hematology/oncology, post-op, trauma, cardiac conditions including TAPVR, COA, valve replacements, ASD, VSD, CHD, HLHS, post-cath, heart failure.
• Patient Ratios: NICU 1:2-3 depending on acuity.
• Certifications: Illinois Nursing License, BLS, NRP.
• Skills: Extensive NICU experience, proficiency in respiratory support, invasive procedures, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and ventilator management. A minimum of 2 years NICU experience in Level III or IV units is required.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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