Registered Nurse - NICU Transition Program - Nights

Endeavor Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking experienced nurses for a NICU Nurse Transition Program at our Level III unit in Naperville, IL. The program runs with a NICU preceptor for 16 weeks, focusing on family-centered care and clinical skill development.

You will provide professional nursing care, monitor progress, and document observations per Illinois RN standards. Eligible candidates have an ADN or better, RN licensure, BLS, NRP within six months, and inpatient RN experience.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; if only ADN, must obtain a BSN within five years of start date.
• Current Illinois RN licensure and BLS through AHA.
• NRP certification within six months of start date; minimum 1 year of inpatient RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in NICU with a preceptor for 16 weeks; participate in family-centered care.
• Assess patient condition, document observations, and delegate tasks as appropriate; ensure safety and quality care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within five years

Illinois RN licensure

BLS through AHA

NRP certification within six months

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$37.25 - $57.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: NICU Registered Nurse Transition Program
• Location: Naperville, IL
• Full Time: 36 hours/ week
• Hours: Nights, 7 pm ? 7:30 am
• Transition program hours are day shift
• Precepted shifts may be on day and night shift
• Required Travel: Occasional floating into Peds/PICU, Special Care Nursery and Mother Baby
• Start Date: January 18, 2027

What you will do:

• 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.

What you will need:

• 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

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee?s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals ? Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) ? all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to ?help everyone in our communities be their best?.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging?each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.