NICU Registered Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center - Saint Mary Campus

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Assignment

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Job Overview

• Position requires proficiency in EPIC electronic health record system.
• Must be available to work a specific shift starting June 11, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, related to anticipated strike coverage.
• Orientation and badge pickup scheduled for June 10, 2026.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Completion of DCI/BVP workplace violence prevention training.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience.
• NICU experience within the last year.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Health & Immunizations

• COVID-19: Two vaccines plus booster or documented declination.
• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive immunity titer.
• Hepatitis B: Record of three immunizations, immune titer, or declination.
• Influenza vaccine or declination required for the 2025-2026 flu season.
• Varicella: Vaccination or immunity titer.
• Tdap vaccine (declination not accepted in some regions).
• TB test within one year of start date.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray (optional).

Drug Screening & Background

• Drug screening: Minimum 10-panel test including THC within 60 days of start.
• National criminal background check within one year of start date.

Other Requirements

• Annual respirator fit test completed prior to start.
• Physical/health statement completed annually, stating clearance to work.
• Driver’s license, state ID, or passport required for onboarding.
• Social Security card or passport for identity verification.
• Badge photo: Clear JPEG headshot with plain background.
• Completion of core competencies exam with a minimum score of 80%.
• Signed job description within the past year.
• Completion of onboarding education attestation prior to clearance.
• Prime agency attestation and SAM/EPLS exclusion search completed prior to start.

Documentation Required at Submission

• Up-to-date resume reflecting recent work history.
• Two professional references, including at least one from a manager or direct supervisor.
• Skills checklist.

Additional Notes

• Fit testing will not be completed onsite; must be done prior to start.
• Some compliance documents and attestations are site-specific and must be completed before clearance.
• This is a long-term assignment (LTA) with a 13-week contract duration.