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

Advance your neonatal nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) caring for critically ill newborns in a Level III NICU travel assignment in Peoria, Illinois. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers exposure to complex neonatal diagnoses, advanced respiratory support, and a collaborative care team dedicated to excellent outcomes for premature and critically ill infants. Peoria is a welcoming central Illinois community known for its riverfront setting, parks, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

NICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (NICU RN)
• Healthcare Setting: Level III NICU within an acute care, Level I trauma environment
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract: 13 weeks, through January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour day shifts, generally 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling and block scheduling options available
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend for day shift; night-shift weekend needs vary
• Call: No current call requirement
• Orientation: Approximately 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
• Documentation: Epic

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois licensure process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of professional Registered Nurse experience; Level III or Level IV NICU experience is preferred
• Experience caring for premature infants and micro-preemies is preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a high-acuity neonatal intensive care environment
• Willingness to float to other pediatric or approved support areas as needed

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for neonates from approximately 22 weeks gestation and older, including infants with complex congenital and respiratory conditions
• Care for patients with abdominal defects, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, genetic conditions, and pre-cardiac repair needs
• Monitor and manage patients receiving conventional ventilation, oscillator and jet ventilation, CPAP, nasal IMV, heated high-flow therapy, and tracheostomy care
• Titrate medications and continuous infusions, including fentanyl, morphine, and Precedex, according to provider orders and unit protocols
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate clinical findings to neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the broader care team
• Collaborate with a 24/7 in-house neonatology team, advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, charge nurses, and transport staff
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic
• Support family-centered care, patient safety, quality standards, and evidence-based neonatal nursing practices

Why Choose This Illinois NICU Travel Assignment?

• Work in a 60-bed Level III NICU with private rooms and a dedicated intermediate-care area
• Care for a diverse, high-acuity neonatal population while expanding your critical care expertise
• Join a well-supported team with in-house neonatology coverage and 24/7 house supervision
• Enjoy a structured travel nursing assignment in a vibrant, accessible Illinois community

Apply now to advance your NICU nursing career with this Level III NICU travel contract in Peoria, Illinois.

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.