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Registered Nurse - NICU - Nights

Endeavor Health · Naperville, IL · $37.25–$57.74 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your NICU experience. What's the sickest baby you've cared for?

What they are checking: Whether they have the level III experience the role and bonus call for.

Tell me about a time you supported parents whose baby was dying or very sick.

What they are checking: Emotional skill and compassion in the hardest NICU moments.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a neonatologist or NNP about a baby's care.

What they are checking: Whether they advocate clearly and respectfully for the baby.

Nights with every third weekend and rotating holidays. What helps you stay sharp on those shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they can sustain a night schedule safely.

What would you do

What does family centered care look like in a single room NICU at 3 a.m.?

What they are checking: Whether they include parents in care even at night in this unit's single room setup.

You get floated to Peds/PICU or Mother Baby. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Flexibility and judgment about working safely outside the NICU, which the posting says will happen.

About the work

A 26-weeker on the ventilator has a sudden drop in sats and heart rate. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Fast troubleshooting of airway problems like tube displacement, blockage or pneumothorax.

How do you manage a baby on TPN and lipids through a PICC or UVC?

What they are checking: Central line and nutrition safety, which are major infection and error risks in the NICU.

What signs of sepsis do you watch for in a newborn?

What they are checking: Recognition of subtle sepsis signs like temperature instability and feeding changes.

How do you double-check neonatal medication doses and drips?

What they are checking: Safety habits for very small, weight-based doses.

How do you protect a premature baby's development during cares, like light, noise and handling?

What they are checking: Knowledge of developmental care that affects long-term outcomes.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $37.25 - $57.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • Sign On Bonus: $25,000 for candidates with at least 18 months of experience within NICU clinical specialty (with parameters) • Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) 35 bed unit with strong family centered care and single room setup • Location: Naperville, IL • Full time - 36 hours/week • Hours: Nights 7 PM - 7 AM including every 3rd weekend rotation and rotating holidays • Travel Required: Occasional floating into Peds/PICU, Special Care Nursery, and Mother Baby What you will do: • Provides professional nursing care according in accordance with the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies and procedures. Employs critical thinking skills, assesses patients’ condition, recognizes changes, plans and evaluates care, monitors patients’ progress, and records pertinent observations. Delegates appropriate patient care tasks to other staff. Functions as a team member to fulfill unit goals. The following are general characteristics of this job, although duties may vary by assigned unit or shift. What you will need: • Associate Degree or higher in Nursing • If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021) • At least 1 years of experience in Level III/IV NICU setting • Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure • Current BLS through AHA • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within six months of start date into position Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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