Job Details
Start Date
9/14/2026
Shift
Nights
Duration
13 weeks
Hours
12 hours
Specialty
NICU, Nursing
City
Peoria
State
IL
Experience
1 Years
Job Description
Travel Nurse – NICU
Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Nurse – NICU. We`ll be your ticket to the travel RN – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit job you`ll love with unparalleled recruiter support and industry-best benefits.
Shift: Nights
Length: 13
Start Date: 09/14/2026
Profession: Nurse (RN) – NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Epic Travel Staffing:
- Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
- 401(k) matching program
- Weekly direct deposit
- Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
- Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
- Exclusive job openings – Only at Epic
- Epic Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.
By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes
Qualifications:
- BCLS, NRP
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Requirements
- Required certification: NICU
- 1+ years of experience
- Unit Notes:OSF ITEMS OF NOTE: - Local Rate: Applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles (-$25 to regular and OT bill rates) - OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift - Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours, guaranteed hours will not apply during orientation REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION: - Last four (4) digits of clinician's SSN - Clinician's middle initial - Requested time off - Active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated - Your candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and they must produce a negative drug screen for all panels Department: NICU | RN - Level of NICU: Level 3 - # Beds: 60 total private rooms with capability to expand to 65 patients with 5 twin rooms, 40 designated NICU rooms 20 Intermediate. - Nurse: Patient Ratios: NICU- 1:1-3; NIC 1:3-4. - Required Certifications: BLS and NRP. - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: 22 week and up, abdominal defects, pre-cardiac repair, Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), other genetic defect. - Experience or 'Must have' skills: Preferred: Level 3/4 ICU experience preferred, micro preemie care preferred, - Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes, per orders. - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Fentanyl, Morphine, Precedex. - Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge RN in NICU and NIC, only take patient assignments if staffing gaps, along with a free transport RN 24/7. House supervisor 24/7. - Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: PCTs are used, no specific ratio. - Neonatologist in house 24/7?: Neonatologist in house 24/7, 2-3 APNs 24/7, Resident/Fellow coverage also. - RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Conventional Vents, Oscillator Ventilator, JET ventilator, CPAP, Nasal IMV, Heated High Flow, Tracheostomy. - Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: All patients are monitored but we do not do Tele. Phillips monitors. - Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hour shifts, self-scheduling, we do allow block scheduling, Shifts 0700-1930, 1900-1930. - Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend for dayshift (Sat/Sun). Nightshift is flexible if weekends are required and will be dependent on the needs of the facility at the time of the contract. Night weekends are Friday and Saturday night. - Holiday Requirement: Yes, assist with coverage as needed. - Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: No current call requirement. - Floating Requirements: Travelers are first to float. Can float to PICU, PIC, Peds, Nursery, sitter, BHM, help in adult world. - Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: No specific scrub color or requirement, no fake nails, nail polish or jewelry/watches. - Unit/Department specific orientation: 1-2 days of unit specific orientation (1 in NIC and 1 in NICU). Date Entered: 8/4/2025 Cancellation Policy:12 hours per 13 weeks Charting System:EPIC BSN Required:False License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level:1 Care Setting:Acute Division:Nursing Shift Notes:12hr Nights Required Certifications:BLS (AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
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