Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III NICU in Peoria, Illinois

Explore an Illinois travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Peoria. Join a collaborative neonatal care team supporting critically ill and premature newborns, including micro-preemies and infants with complex congenital and respiratory conditions.

You will work alongside neonatologists, advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, respiratory therapists, and experienced nursing staff in a well-supported acute-care environment. This travel RN assignment offers meaningful clinical work in a 60-bed Level III NICU while you enjoy the welcoming community, scenic riverfront, cultural venues, local dining, and outdoor recreation available in central Illinois.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel RN contract
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Self-scheduling and block scheduling options may be available
• NICU Setting: Level III NICU with approximately 60 beds, including private rooms and intermediate-care capacity
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:1-3 in the NICU and 1:3-4 in intermediate care
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend for day-shift assignments
• Holiday Requirement: Participate in holiday coverage as needed
• Call Requirement: No current call requirement
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: One to two days of unit-specific orientation

Travel NICU RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois license application has been initiated
• At least 1 year of professional RN experience; NICU experience is required for success in this specialized travel nursing assignment
• Level III or Level IV NICU experience preferred
• Experience caring for premature infants and micro-preemies preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Demonstrated ability to care for high-acuity neonates and manage complex clinical conditions
• Comfort titrating intravenous medications according to provider orders
• Ability to work day shifts, required weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Flexibility to float to related pediatric, neonatal, critical-care, or sitter assignments when needed

Travel NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates from approximately 22 weeks gestation and beyond, including critically ill and postoperative infants
• Care for patients with abdominal defects, pulmonary hypertension, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, genetic conditions, and other complex diagnoses
• Perform thorough neonatal assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly communicate clinical findings
• Titrate medications such as fentanyl, morphine, and Precedex according to orders and unit protocols
• Monitor and support neonates receiving conventional ventilation, oscillator or JET ventilation, CPAP, nasal IMV, heated high flow, and tracheostomy care
• Collaborate with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and evaluate individualized treatment plans
• Safely administer medications, perform procedures, document nursing care in Epic, and support family education
• Maintain a safe, evidence-based environment for vulnerable newborns and their families
• Float to appropriate pediatric or support assignments as directed while maintaining professional standards of care

Apply now for this Travel NICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and join a highly collaborative neonatal intensive care team.

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.