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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a NICU position at a Level III NICU/Level IV Perinatal Center teaching hospital in Illinois, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and an active IL RN license.
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13-week travel contract at a 444-bed academic teaching hospital with a Level III NICU and Level IV Perinatal Center
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Primary unit is the Nursing Float Pool, with assignments covering NICU, PICU, PCICU, General Pediatrics, and ER across two campuses (Oak Lawn and Park Ridge)
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NICU accommodates 61 beds with patient types including premature, neuro, GI, and feeder/grower neonates; PICU handles 24 beds with intubated, post-surgical, respiratory failure, and neuro patients; PCICU covers 16 beds with complex cardiac cases including Norwood, truncus, TAPVR, HLHS, and valve replacement patients (no transplants)
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General Pediatrics serves patients neonate–18 years with hematology, oncology, and post-surgical cases; ER covers 22 beds for patients neonate–18 years
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Patient ratios: NICU 1:2, PICU 1:2, PCICU 1:2, Gen Peds 1:3–4, ER 1:3–4
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12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
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Scheduling runs on a 6-week cycle with every-other-weekend rotation
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Float assignments are bi-campus and may include PICU, PCICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics at both Oak Lawn and Park Ridge locations
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Assignments are posted 90–120 minutes prior to shift start
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; monitors: Med Sonic
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Active Illinois RN license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, PALS, and NRP
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Minimum 2 years of NICU or relevant pediatric nursing experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Epic EMR experience required
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Proficiency with trach management, mechanical ventilators, chest tubes, Foley catheters, surgical drains, arterial lines, CVLs, blood draws, IV starts, traction, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, oscillators, central lines, dressing changes, heliox, and nitric respiratory support
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Experience managing drips including Fentanyl, Propofol, Precedex, Epinephrine, and Levophoedrine
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Ability to travel between two campuses (Oak Lawn and Park Ridge) as required
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One professional reference from within the past year required, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for a travel assignment
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
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Departmental orientation includes NEO training plus 2 days of departmental orientation in PICU/PCICU
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays; all RTO requests must go through the manager
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Support staff includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, a charge nurse per department, an IV/VAT team, phlebotomy, resource nurses (based on staffing/acuity), and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
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Required scrub color: Navy
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Free parking is available on site
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Unit culture is described as teamwork-oriented and friendly
