Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,115 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Elmhurst, IL
$2,115/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- NICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start
- 09/06/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/06/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location to be specified. This position involves providing specialized care to newborns in a high-acuity Level 3 NICU setting. The role may require floating to adjacent campuses based on operational needs, with a focus on delivering outstanding neonatal care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to newborns in a Level 3 NICU.
- Certifications and Education Requirements: IL Licensure, CPR certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
- Experience Requirements: 2+ years of NICU experience required.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Will float to adjacent NICU campus if workload necessitates, including weekends and holidays. Orientation includes 6 hours of onboarding.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all certification and licensing criteria, and have at least 2 years of NICU experience.
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 #1306333. 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: 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