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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 8 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Special Care Nursery (Level 2E NICU) position at a Magnet-designated hospital in Barrington, IL, requiring active IL RN licensure and NRP certification.
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Special Care Nursery (Level 2E NICU) at a 176-bed Magnet-designated hospital
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Neonatal patient population: 32 weeks gestation and above
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Patient ratio of 1:1–3 based on acuity, both day and night shifts
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Specialized skills required: baby stabilization for 32+ weeks gestation and preparation of sub-32-week newborns for transport
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12-hour shifts rotating between 7a–7p and 7p–7a (not in the same week), 36 hours per week
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Uses Epic EMR, Alaris, Pyxis, and Bridge access system for donor and breast milk administration
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Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend
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On-call requirements vary based on unit need
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Holiday coverage required as needed
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Floating to L&D and Mother/Baby units based on skillset
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Active IL RN license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP
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Minimum 12 months of NICU or Special Care Nursery experience, with most recent experience within the last year
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2 years of experience preferred
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Epic EMR experience required
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One professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, dated within the last year
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Candidate must provide middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration
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Perform stabilization and transport preparation for neonates, including sub-32-week gestation newborns when needed
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Unit support includes a charge nurse (may hold patient assignment), 24/7 receptionist on MBU, pediatric hospitalist, daily neonatologist rounds, on-call OB, and phlebotomy assistance
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Orientation includes at least one unit shift to learn workflow
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Hospital scrubs are provided at no cost; parking is free
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions
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First-time travelers are considered on a case-by-case basis
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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
