Registered Nurse - NICU Transition Program - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual raises

Career growth pathways

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Health savings account

Job summary

Endeavor Health is hiring for a NICU Nurse Transition Program in Naperville, IL. This full-time role requires an Illinois RN license and a BSN within five years if the ADN pathway was completed. Training includes a 16-week NICU precepted period with dedicated education time.

The NICU is Level III with 35 beds; candidates may float occasionally to Peds/PICU, Special Care Nursery and Mother Baby. Night shifts are 7 pm–7:30 am with some day shifts for the transition period.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; if ADN, must graduate with a BSN within five years of start date.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with Illinois RN Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Assess patients’ conditions, recognize changes, plan and evaluate care.
• Monitor patients’ progress and document pertinent observations.
• Delegate appropriate patient care tasks to other staff as needed.
• Collaborate with team to achieve unit goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within 5 years

Tools

NRP Certification

BLS Certification

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 ProgramLocation: Naperville, ILFull Time: 36 hours/ weekHours: Nights, 7 pm – 7:30 amTransition program hours are day shiftPrecepted shifts may be on day and night shiftRequired Travel: Occasional floating into Peds/PICU, Special Care Nursery and Mother BabyStart Date: January 18, 2027What 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 licensureCurrent BLS through AHANeonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within six months of start date into positionMinimum 1 year of inpatient RN experience requiredBenefits (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 positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor 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.