Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,125 per week Job at Cross Country Nurses, Park Ridge, IL

  • Cross Country Nurses
  • Park Ridge, IL

Job Description

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: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse at a teaching hospital located in a major urban area. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for premature infants and unstable newborns requiring intensive medical attention. The role offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma facility with a diverse patient population and advanced neonatal support technology.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); minimum of 1.5 years of neonatal nursing experience; valid license to practice in the state of the facility; no experience requirement for first-time travelers is accepted.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience with SERVO and High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilators (HFOV), chest tubes, traches, inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), umbilical and arterial lines, and enteral feeding devices.
  • Additional Information: Orientation includes one shift on the unit to coordinate with another RN. Candidates will rotate through a weekend every third week. No on-call requirements; holiday time off approval needed through the manager. Scrubs are provided for infection prevention, and free parking is available.
  • Travel Flexibility: May float to pediatric inpatient units or NICUs within the system, with floating to other units being optional based on candidate preferences and operational needs.

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 #1320751. 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

Job Tags

For contractors, Zero hours contract, Shift work, Night shift

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