Travel NICU Registered Nurse

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/24/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a night shift travel contract in Urbana, IL, requiring an IL RN license and Epic EMR experience.

Details\n

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• Position is in a Level 1 Trauma hospital NICU
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• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
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• 12-hour shifts with no on-call requirements
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• 5 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
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• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
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• No floating requirements
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• Candidate interviews are conducted by the facility leader
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Requirements\n

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• Active IL RN license in good standing required; temporary license accepted
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• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
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• Current NRP certification (American Heart Association)
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• Minimum 1 year of NICU or relevant nursing experience required
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• Epic EMR experience required
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• Level 1 Trauma experience required
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• ASN required; BSN preferred
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• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Additional Information\n

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• Monitors intake and output for neonatal patient assignments
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• Supports breastfeeding initiation and baby-friendly care practices
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• Administers medications using barcode scanning technology
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• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds and patient reporting
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• Maintains accurate nursing documentation to support the healthcare team
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• RTO not to exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
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• Contingent workers may not remain on continuous assignment at this health system for more than 1 year; a 6-month break in service is required before returning after reaching the 1-year limit
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American Traveler Job ID #P-728576. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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