NICU Nurse Transition — Night Shift, Naperville

Endeavor Health; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shifts

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Career Growth and Development

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health at Naperville operates a NICU Nurse Transition Program within a Level III NICU. The program supports experienced nurses transitioning to NICU nursing with a 16-week precepted training and dedicated education time.

The role provides professional nursing care under the Illinois RN Act, requiring current Illinois RN licensure, BLS, and NRP within six months. Travel is occasional; start date January 18, 2027, with night shifts listed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor?s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021)
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
• Current BLS through AHA
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within six months of start date into position
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient RN experience required

Responsibilities

• Endeavor Edward Hospital is delighted to offer a NICU Nurse Transition Program. Our NICU is a Level III unit with 35 beds focusing on strong family-centered care and single room setup. This program is for experienced nurses who have a desire to transition into NICU Nursing. During this program, candidates will train with a NICU nurse preceptor for 16 weeks and will have dedicated education time.
• Provides professional nursing care according to the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies and procedures. Employs critical thinking skills, assesses patients? condition, recognizes changes, plans and evaluates care, monitors patients? progress, and records pertinent observations. Delegates appropriate patient care tasks to other staff. Functions as a team member to fulfill unit goals. The following are general characteristics of this job, although duties may vary by assigned unit or shift.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Nursing assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN expected within five years if ADN

Current State of Illinois RN licensure

BLS through AHA

NRP certification within six months

Job description

Endeavor Health at Naperville operates a NICU Nurse Transition Program within a Level III NICU. The program supports experienced nurses transitioning to NICU nursing with a 16-week precepted training and dedicated education time.

The role provides professional nursing care under the Illinois RN Act, requiring current Illinois RN licensure, BLS, and NRP within six months. Travel is occasional; start date January 18, 2027, with night shifts listed.