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TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel NICU Registered Nurse

Urbana, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... home. As a NICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: * Care for ... Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel NICU Registered Nurse

Urbana, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... home. As a NICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: * Care for ... Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel NICU Registered Nurse

Urbana, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... home. As a NICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: * Care for ... Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel NICU RN - $2,184 per week

Chicago, IL · On-site

$2.1K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... home. As a NICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: * Care for ... Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax ...

Focus Staff

Travel NICU Registered Nurse

Urbana, IL · On-site

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/07/2026 * Duration: 13 ... A.-based Company * Equal Opportunity Employer * Joint Commission Certified * Licensure ...

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What is a home based NICU RN?

A Home Based NICU RN is a registered nurse who provides specialized neonatal intensive care to infants in a home setting rather than in a hospital's NICU unit. These nurses typically care for premature or medically fragile infants who have been discharged but still require close monitoring and skilled medical support at home. Their responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, educating families, and coordinating with physicians and other healthcare providers. This role requires advanced pediatric nursing skills and experience in neonatal care.

How does a home based NICU RN typically coordinate care with hospital staff and families?

As a Home Based NICU RN, you play a vital role in transitioning infants from hospital to home care by closely collaborating with NICU teams, physicians, and family members. You’ll frequently communicate with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care plans, share updates on the infant’s progress, and address any emerging medical concerns. At home, you provide education and support to families, helping them feel confident in managing specialized equipment and recognizing signs that require medical attention. This collaborative approach ensures that both the infant’s health and the family’s well-being are prioritized.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a home based NICU RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Home Based NICU RN, you need a solid background in neonatal intensive care, pediatric assessment, and RN licensure with experience in NICU settings. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, home health documentation systems, and neonatal monitoring equipment is typically required. Strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently are essential soft skills for effectively supporting families in a home environment. These competencies ensure safe, high-quality care for vulnerable infants while fostering trust and clear collaboration with families and healthcare teams.

What is the difference between Home Based Nicu Rn vs NICU Nurse?

AspectHome Based Nicu RnNICU Nurse
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in patients' homes, providing remote or in-home careHospital or clinical NICU units
CertificationsRN license, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), possibly additional certificationsRN license, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), specialized neonatal certifications
Job DutiesMonitoring infants remotely, providing education to families, coordinating care from homeDirect patient care, administering treatments, monitoring vital signs in NICU

Home Based Nicu Rns focus on providing neonatal care in patients' homes, emphasizing family education and remote monitoring. NICU Nurses work directly in hospital NICU units, delivering hands-on neonatal care. Both roles require RN licensure and neonatal certifications, but differ mainly in work setting and daily responsibilities.

Where do home based NICU nurses make the most money?

Home-based NICU nurses tend to earn higher salaries in regions with a higher cost of living and greater demand for specialized neonatal care, such as urban areas or states with advanced healthcare infrastructure. Salary can also be influenced by experience, certifications, and the complexity of cases handled, regardless of location.

What are the most commonly searched types of Nicu Rn jobs in Illinois?

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Travel NICU Registered Nurse

TNAA TotalMed RN

Urbana, IL • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Urbana, IL. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a NICU RN, you'll provide critical care to sick and premature infants. Alongside the rest of the care team, NICU RNs assist in providing round-the-clock care to these patients and support to the parents. Parental support can range from emotional encouragement to advising parents on the proper care of their infant when they return home.
As a NICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Care for infants transitioning to extra uterine life.
  • Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
  • Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
  • Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
  • Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
  • Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators.
NICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times. NICU Travel Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.
Requirements*: BLS, NRP, 3 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1456951. 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: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - NICU 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

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