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Verified Pay check_circle $1,940 per week
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location New Lenox, Illinois

About this job

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 04/06/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position in New Lenox, IL, requiring a minimum of 3 years of NICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

  • 13-week contract in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of an acute care hospital in New Lenox, IL
  • Neonatal patient population including critically ill newborns requiring intensive monitoring and intervention
  • Comfort with neonatal vents, Vapotherm, CPAP, neonatal IV lines, TPN, and code blue response required
  • 12-hour night shifts, scheduled for 36 hours per week
  • One weekend shift required every 3rd weekend

Requirements

  • Active Illinois (IL) RN license required
  • Current certifications required: BLS (AHA) and NRP
  • Minimum 3 years of Level III NICU experience required
  • COVID vaccination required — declinations will not be approved
  • Skills checklist specific to NICU discipline required (must be dated within the last year)
  • Two supervisory references required (completed within the last year)

Additional Information

  • Responsibilities include delivering and coordinating care to assigned neonatal patients while maintaining professional nursing standards
  • May provide leadership and supervision to CNAs, LPNs, or other assigned healthcare workers
  • RTO requests are limited to no more than 5 days for the duration of the contract
  • First-time travelers are not mentioned as eligible — 3 years of Level III NICU experience is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-681520. 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

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 


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Posting ID: 1241870694 Posted: 2026-03-12 Job Title: Registered Nurse