Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment | Springfield, IL

Summary: Experienced NICU Registered Nurse (RN) — 13-week travel nursing assignment in Springfield, IL. Active Illinois RN license required.

Join a dedicated neonatal care team as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel nursing assignment in Springfield, Illinois. This Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) role is ideal for neonatal nurses seeking hands-on clinical experience, professional growth, and the opportunity to provide specialized care to critically ill newborns. Springfield offers a welcoming community, historic sites, and parks—perfect for travel nurses exploring Illinois.

• Job Title: NICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Neonatal Nurse / NICU RN (Travel)
• Location: Springfield, IL 62769 — Springfield healthcare jobs, Illinois nursing jobs
• Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) / Neonatal ICU
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment (travel nurse)
• Start Date: March 16, 2026
• End Date: June 14, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour day shifts per week (36 hours/week), every other weekend, no call
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2470-$2600/week

• Active, in-hand RN license in Illinois (required)
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU experience (neonatal nurse, NICU RN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Available to start as soon as possible
• Submit any time-off requests at the time of application

• Provide high-quality, compassionate neonatal nursing care in the NICU
• Monitor and assess the condition of critically ill newborns and premature infants
• Administer medications, IVs, and specialized treatments per physician orders
• Perform and assist with neonatal procedures and advanced monitoring
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate and support families through the NICU experience and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record

This NICU RN travel opportunity is a great fit for neonatal nurses seeking travel nurse assignments in Illinois. If you are a dedicated NICU Registered Nurse with recent neonatal ICU experience and an active Illinois RN license, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our NICU team in Springfield, IL — submit your resume, current Illinois RN license, certifications (BLS, NRP), and any time-off requests at the time of application. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact as a neonatal nurse.

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Planet Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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