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Registered Nurse - NICU Transition Program - Nights

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

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What's drawing you from your current specialty into NICU nursing?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is real and thought through, since the program invests 16 weeks in them.

What from your current nursing experience do you think will carry over to caring for newborns, and what won't?

What they are checking: Self-awareness about transferable skills and the gaps they need to close.

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new skill quickly. How did you do it?

What they are checking: How they learn, which predicts success in a structured transition program.

The program runs on days, then you move to nights. How will that switch work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the schedule change the program requires.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake while learning something new. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes and report them, which matters most when stakes are high.

The program starts January 18, 2027. What will you do between now and then to prepare?

What they are checking: Initiative and commitment to being ready on day one.

What would you do

How do you take feedback from a preceptor who may be younger or less experienced overall than you?

What they are checking: Humility and openness to being a learner again.

How do you feel about working with very anxious parents every shift?

What they are checking: Comfort with family centered care, which is central to this unit.

You may float to Peds/PICU, Special Care Nursery or Mother Baby. How do you feel about that?

What they are checking: Flexibility and honesty about floating while still learning.

About the work

What do you already know about how caring for a premature baby differs from caring for an adult?

What they are checking: Whether they have done some homework on neonatal basics like thermoregulation and fluid balance.

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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: • Position: NICU Registered Nurse Transition Program • Location: Naperville, IL • Full Time: 36 hours/ week • Hours: Nights, 7 pm – 7:30 am • Transition program hours are day shift • Precepted shifts may be on day and night shift • Required Travel: Occasional floating into Peds/PICU, Special Care Nursery and Mother Baby • Start Date: January 18, 2027 What you will do: • Endeavor Edward Hospital is delighted to offer a NICU Nurse Transition Program. Our NICU is a Level III unit with 35 beds focusing on strong family-centered care and single room setup. This program is for experienced nurses who have a desire to transition into NICU Nursing. During this program, candidates will train with a NICU nurse preceptor for 16 weeks and will have dedicated education time. • Provides professional nursing care according to 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) • Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure • Current BLS through AHA • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within six months of start date into position • Minimum 1 year of inpatient RN experience required 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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