Travel NICU RN - $2,226 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Rockford, Illinois

Join a supportive neonatal care team as a NICU Registered Nurse in Rockford, Illinois. This travel RN opportunity offers the chance to provide compassionate, high-acuity care to fragile newborns while working in a collaborative neonatal intensive care unit environment. Rockford’s welcoming Midwest setting offers convenient access to parks, riverfront views, and local dining, making it an appealing place to live and work while serving the 61104 community.

Job Details

• Location: Rockford, IL 61104
• Assignment Type: Travel RN
• Setting: NICU / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• End Date: 11/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,980 - $2,090

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
• At least 1 year of recent nursing experience preferred, with NICU RN or acute pediatric experience strongly desired
• NRP certification required
• Experience working in a mid- to large-hospital environment
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced neonatal care setting

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality neonatal nursing care to NICU patients in accordance with established standards and protocols
• Monitor newborns closely and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as ordered
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the care team to support optimal patient outcomes
• Document assessments, care provided, and patient progress accurately and thoroughly
• Support families with clear communication, compassion, and education throughout the care experience

Apply now for this rewarding Illinois nursing job and join a dedicated healthcare team in Rockford today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #506969. 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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