Travel NICU Registered Nurse – Level III Neonatal ICU Contract in Peoria, Illinois

Apply now for a 13-week Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Peoria, Illinois. Care for critically ill newborns alongside neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and experienced nursing leadership in this specialized travel nursing job.

Peoria is a welcoming central Illinois community along the Illinois River, offering a comfortable blend of city amenities, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) / Neonatal ICU Nursing
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Contract Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Schedule: Typically three 12-hour night shifts per week, totaling 36 hours
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, generally 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend for day-shift assignments; night-shift weekend needs are determined by unit requirements, generally Friday and Saturday nights
• Holiday Requirement: Participate in holiday coverage as needed
• Call Requirement: No current call requirement
• Orientation: Approximately 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
• Charting: EPIC

Travel NICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional Registered Nurse (RN) experience; Level III or Level IV ICU experience is preferred
• Previous NICU experience, including care of micro-preemies, is preferred
• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license or confirmation that the licensing process has been initiated
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Demonstrated ability to care for neonates born at 22 weeks and older, including patients with abdominal defects, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, genetic conditions, and pre-cardiac repair needs
• Comfort with titrating medications according to provider orders and caring for patients supported by conventional ventilators, oscillator and JET ventilators, CPAP, nasal IMV, heated high flow, and tracheostomy care
• Ability to float to designated pediatric, nursery, intensive care, sitter, behavioral health, or other clinical support assignments as needed

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU and intermediate care area
• Manage patient assignments with acuity-based ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, treatment responses, and changes in clinical status
• Safely administer medications and titrate ordered infusions, including fentanyl, morphine, and Precedex
• Support neonates requiring mechanical ventilation, noninvasive respiratory support, high-flow therapy, and tracheostomy care
• Collaborate with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, respiratory therapists, patient care technicians, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Respond to changes in patient condition and participate in the care of high-acuity and medically complex newborns
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC while following neonatal, safety, infection-prevention, and professional nursing standards
• Float and provide clinical support in other appropriate care areas when required by staffing needs

Apply now to join this specialized Level III NICU as a Travel Registered Nurse 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.