Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,125 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, Illinois. This position provides specialized care for premature infants and unstable newborns requiring medical or surgical intervention. The role supports a neonatal intensive care setting with a 12-hour night schedule and assignments across both locations.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekend rotation every third weekend.
• Assignment Dates: 11/09/202602/06/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse; minimum of 1.5 years of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; experience caring for premature infants and unstable newborns; proficiency with ventilators, including high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), tracheostomies, chest tubes, inhaled nitric oxide, umbilical and arterial lines, intravenous drips, nasogastric tubes, gastrostomy tubes, and enteral feeding.
• Additional Information: Typical patient assignments are one registered nurse to two patients. The role includes collaboration with respiratory therapy and neonatology coverage available around the clock. A one-shift unit orientation is provided. Scrubs are provided for infection prevention.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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

Cross Country Job ID #1342382. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus