Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,689 per week

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN - NICU:

Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Shift: Nights
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Required Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant nursing experience

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for the CFH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The RN will provide specialized nursing care to newborns, including premature and critically ill infants, while supporting their families. The ideal candidate will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates according to established clinical standards and unit protocols.

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care based on neonatal and family needs.

• Implement nursing interventions and continuously evaluate patient responses to treatment.

• Monitor neonatal vital signs, clinical conditions, feeding tolerance, and intake and output.

• Assist mothers with breastfeeding initiation and promote Baby-Friendly care practices.

• Administer medications safely, following medication administration guidelines and barcode scanning procedures.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes.

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate updates regarding assigned patients.

• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate neonatal care.

• Identify and report safety hazards, clinical concerns, and changes in patient conditions.

• Maintain departmental competencies and participate in ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant nursing experience.

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree.

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.

Preferred Qualification

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Required Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).

• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (American Heart Association).

Schedule Details

• Shift: Night shift

• Hours: 36 hours per week

• Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Med Ninjas Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Med Ninjas

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits