NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Springfield, Illinois\n\nAdvance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Springfield, Illinois (zip code 62769). This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced RNs to provide specialized neonatal care in a leading Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) during the winter season. Springfield, IL, is a vibrant Midwest city known for its welcoming healthcare community, rich history, and excellent quality of life—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking new healthcare jobs in Illinois.\n\nTravel Nurse Job Details\n
- Assignment Type : Travel Nursing\n
- Location : Springfield, IL 62769 (Illinois travel nursing jobs)\n
- Unit : Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)\n
- Start Date : December 15, 2025\n
- End Date : March 15, 2026\n
- Contract Duration : 13 weeks\n
- Shift : 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend (EOW), no on-call\n
- Hours per Week : 36\n
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $2200-$2360\n\nNICU RN Qualifications\n
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois (must have license in hand at time of submission)\n
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a NICU RN\n
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications\n
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Springfield, IL\n
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend\n
- Excellent communication, clinical, and teamwork skills\n\nNICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities\n
- Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill neonates in the NICU\n
- Monitor, assess, and accurately document patient status and progress\n
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and NICU protocols\n
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans\n
- Educate and support families throughout their NICU experience\n
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and compliant environment for patients and staff\n\nApply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Springfield, Illinois!\n\nBenefits\n\n401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision\n\nAbout GHR\n\nWith over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com\n\nEqual Opportunity\n\nWe 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.