Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,115 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Competitive salaries

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurses in Naperville, Illinois, for night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, focusing on critical care for infants.

Candidates should possess a minimum of 2+ years NICU experience with Level 3 or 4 certification preferred. Benefits include private housing or housing allowance, health insurance, and competitive salaries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years NICU experience required.
• Level 3 or 4 certification preferred.
• Proficient in caring for infants needing ventilation and CPAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to infants in a fast-paced NICU environment.
• Adapt to changes in assignments during the shift.
• Float to related units as needed.

Skills

Core NICU experience

Ventilation and respiratory support

Ability to care for critically ill infants

Education

IL State Licensure

CPR certification

NRP certification

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurses are needed at a facility in Naperville, Illinois. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of core NICU experience, with preference for Level 3 or Level 4 certification, and be capable of caring for critically ill infants, including ventilation and respiratory support such as CPAP. This assignment is scheduled for nights, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Location: Naperville, Illinois
• Schedule: 12‑hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, minimum 36 hours per week
• Preferred Qualifications: RNC certification (required: IL State Licensure, CPR, NRP certifications)
• Required Qualifications: Minimum 2+ years NICU experience; Level 3 or 4 certification preferred; ability to care for critical infants, including ventilation and CPAP; additional certifications such as RNC preferred.
• Additional Information: The environment is very fast‑paced, with approximately 5 admissions per day. Assignments may change during the shift. Orientation consists of 8 hours of billable time plus 4 hours of non‑billable time. Candidates may float to related units such as mother‑baby and pediatric units, and potentially to Elmhurst for special care nursery. Lunch breaks of 30 minutes are required.
• Start Date: 06/28/2026
• Experience Requirement: Minimum 2+ years NICU experience; no minimum years stated separately.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit / free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits
• Pay package: based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week, tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Cross Country Job ID #1271095.