Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Nursery for a travel nursing job in Kankakee, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Nursery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/27/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Newborn Nursery 2 years exp required
36 hours per week
Years of Experience
2 Years
Orientation Hours
12 Hours
Required Certifications
BLS (AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Verification,Covid card 2 references
Unit Overview: NICU/Nursery
- NICU Level : Level 2 Nursery (Intermediate Care Nursery - ICN)
- # of Beds : 30
- Nurse:Patient Ratio : 5–6:1
- Charting System : EPIC
- Scrub Color/Dress Code : Hospital-provided scrubs; shoes must not be worn outside
Staffing & Support
- Charge Nurse : Present each shift; takes an assignment
- House Supervisor : Present evenings, weekends, holidays
- Nurse Aides/Scrub Techs :
- 1 tech scheduled each shift
- Techs float between departments
- Primary role is delivery support
- Pediatric Hospitalist : In-house 24/7 , located on the unit
- Respiratory Therapy : Manages C-pap, High Flow, Vents (limited use for transfers)
Certifications Required
Patient Population & Diagnoses
- Typical Patients :
- Normal newborns
- Neonates with respiratory distress
- Common Conditions :
- Hypoglycemia
- Need for respiratory support (C-pap, High Flow)
- Common Procedures/Skills :
- ICN level care
- Use of monitors
- Blood glucose testing
- IV insertion & blood draws
- Hearing screens
- Vitals
- Attendance at deliveries
Medications & Drips
- RNs DO NOT titrate drips
- Common Drips :
- Set-rate IV Fluids
- Antibiotics
Technology & Monitoring
- Monitors : Yes, in ICN
- Monitor Techs : None – RNs are responsible for reading strips
- Tele : No telemetry monitoring
Scheduling & Work Expectations
- Shift : Nights (5:00 PM – 5:30 AM)
- Scheduling :
- Block scheduling
- Self-scheduling allowed
- Weekends : Every other weekend
- Holidays : Every other holiday (rotating)
- Call/Standby : None
- Floating : May float to couplet care if census is low
About Talent4Health
A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.
With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for!
Why Choose us?
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- Proficiency : Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates.
- Personalized service : We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs.
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