Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care – Travel – (NICU RN)
StartDate: 12/29/2025
Available Shifts: 12 N
Pay Rate: $2163.40 – $2384.15
JTravel RN-NICU jobs in Urbana, IL place you in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing advanced, family-centered care for critically ill and premature newborns.
As a Travel RN-NICU, you deliver specialized nursing care alongside a multidisciplinary team, supporting infants with complex cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and surgical needs. You must hold an active registered nurse (RN) license, have at least 1 year of recent NICU experience, and possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is recommended.
Strong assessment skills, adaptability in high-acuity settings, and compassionate communication are valued in this role. The NICU features state-of-the-art technology and advanced therapies, ensuring comprehensive support for newborns and their families.
AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, the AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 career assistance, and the assurance of high ethical standards as a publicly traded company.
Apply now to join this Travel RN-NICU assignment in Urbana, IL.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, NICU
Experience: 3 years
Licenses: RN-IL
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy Needed); NRP-AHA(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history
EPIC experience
Preferred Qualifications
BSN
Facility Location
Champaign-Urbana encompasses a large metropolitan area of Illinois and is home to a university and extensive medical network. The area houses a plethora of theatres, including the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts that hosts over 400 performances yearly. For outdoor entertainment and adventure visit the Champaign Park District, featuring over 80 parks and recreation centers.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
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