Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Highland Park, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/16/2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse position in Highland Park, Illinois. The role involves providing care to infants in an Intermediate Care Nursery (Level 2) setting, with a focus on babies gestational age of 32 weeks and greater. The position requires delivering high-quality neonatal care during night shifts, ensuring patient safety and compliance with facility standards.
Job Details:
- Position Type: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse
- Location: Highland Park, Illinois
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours (from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM), requiring a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/16/2026
- Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 2+ years of solid core NICU experience in a Level 2 nursery or Intermediate Special Care Unit (ISCU), and experience working with infants gestational age of 32 weeks and greater
- Preferred Qualifications: Comfortable in postpartum care settings and providing services in a nursery environment, with ability to float to NICU units at affiliated hospitals as needed
- Schedule Details: Every other weekend (Friday and Saturday night), with potential to float to affiliated NICU units at other nearby facilities
- Notes: Providing care using electronic charting systems, adhering to facility policies and protocols; orientation includes 16 non-billable hours
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 #1293785. 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