Travel Nurse RN - Nursery - $2,222 per week

Travel Nurse RN - Nursery - $2,222 per week at TNAA TotalMed RN summary:

This position is for a Travel Nurse RN specializing in Nursery care, requiring at least 1-2 years of recent acute care experience. The nurse will provide basic care to newborns, administer treatments and vaccinations, monitor vital signs, and support patients and families in a hospital setting for a 13-week assignment. The role demands physical stamina and the ability to handle stressful situations, with certifications including BLS and NRP required.

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Nursery for a travel nursing job in Kankakee, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nursery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/10/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Nursery RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Kankakee, IL. The right RN will have at least 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements:

Nursery Room RNs will perform minor medical operations, advise patients and family on illnesses or injuries, and plan long-term care needs. Other responsibilities as a Nursery Room Travel Nurse include monitoring patients' vital signs, monitoring patients' emotional and physical well-being, reporting any changes, and administering treatments, medications, tests and procedures.

As a Nursery Room Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Provide basic care to well babies.
• Provide light oxygen therapy to babies.
• Respond promptly to the needs of a newborn.
• Administer vaccinations and newborn screens per hospital policy.
• Administer treatments, tests and procedures.

Nursery Room Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. Moving or lifting patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at a time. Because of the environment, Nursery Room RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*: BLS, NRP, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1323147. 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: Nursery - Nursery RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Keywords:

travel nurse, nursery RN, registered nurse, newborn care, acute care nursing, infant care, medical treatments, BLS certification, NRP certification, healthcare staffing