Travel Level 2E NICU RN

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Special Care Nursery (Level 2E NICU) position at a Magnet-designated hospital in Barrington, IL, requiring active IL RN licensure and NRP certification.

Details

• Special Care Nursery (Level 2E NICU) at a 176-bed Magnet-designated hospital
• Neonatal patient population: 32 weeks gestation and above
• Patient ratio of 1:1–3 based on acuity, both day and night shifts
• Specialized skills required: baby stabilization for 32+ weeks gestation and preparation of sub-32-week newborns for transport
• 12-hour shifts rotating between 7a–7p and 7p–7a (not in the same week), 36 hours per week
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris, Pyxis, and Bridge access system for donor and breast milk administration
• Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend
• On-call requirements vary based on unit need
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Floating to L&D and Mother/Baby units based on skillset

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP
• Minimum 12 months of NICU or Special Care Nursery experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• 2 years of experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• One professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, dated within the last year
• Candidate must provide middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform stabilization and transport preparation for neonates, including sub-32-week gestation newborns when needed
• Unit support includes a charge nurse (may hold patient assignment), 24/7 receptionist on MBU, pediatric hospitalist, daily neonatologist rounds, on-call OB, and phlebotomy assistance
• Orientation includes at least one unit shift to learn workflow
• Hospital scrubs are provided at no cost; parking is free
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions
• First-time travelers are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-724542. 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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