Travel Pediatric Float Pool RN - $2,262 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a NICU float pool position at a Level III NICU/Level IV Perinatal Center teaching hospital, requiring IL licensure and the ability to float across two campuses.

Details

• Position is based within a Nursing Float Pool at a 444-bed academic teaching hospital with a Level III NICU and Level IV Perinatal Center
• Float pool covers NICU (61 beds), PICU (24 beds), PCICU (16 beds), General Pediatrics, and ER (22 beds) across two campuses in Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, IL
• NICU patient population includes premature infants and patients with neurological, GI, and feeder/grower needs; PICU includes intubated, post-surgical, respiratory failure, and neuro patients; PCICU includes complex cardiac diagnoses (Norwood, TAPVR, HLHS, CHD, post-Cath, heart failure) in neonates through adults
• Patient ratios: NICU 1:2, PICU 1:2, PCICU 1:2, General Pediatrics 1:3-4, ER 1:3-4
• Assignments are posted 90–120 minutes prior to shift start
• Schedule is 12-hour night shifts (19:00–07:30), three shifts per week (36 hrs/week)
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend
• 6-week scheduling cycle; RTO requests must be approved by the manager
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; monitoring: Med Sonic

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, PALS, NRP
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in trach management, mechanical ventilators, chest tubes, Foley catheters, surgical drains, arterial lines, CVLs, blood draws, IV starts, traction, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, oscillators, central lines, dressing changes, heliox, and nitric respiratory support
• Experience managing drips including Fentanyl, Propofol, Precedex, Epinephrine, and Levophed
• Epic EMR experience required
• One professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the last year required for consideration
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Must be able to travel to and work at both the Oak Lawn and Park Ridge campuses; floating is required across NICU, PICU, PCICU, and General Pediatrics
• Departmental orientation includes 2 days in PICU/PCICU
• Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurses, HUC/receptionist, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalists (24/7), and intensivists (24/7)
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking is available on-site
• Unit culture is described as teamwork-oriented and friendly
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-731731. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.