Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery - Nights - Per Diem

1 month ago
Elmhurst, Illinois$36 - $55.80/hrPer Diem / PRNNeonatal Intensive Care
✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery - Nights - Per Diem in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • will deliver safe and compassionate nursing care for all patient populations by planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care.
  • will collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other members of the clinical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
  • provide community-connected healthcare for all.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $36 - $55.80/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery - Nights - Per Diem.

Key Skills

Registered Nurse LicensureSpecial Care NurseryNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramPatient Care PlanningPatient Care ImplementationPatient Care EvaluationCollaborationBLS CertificationNICU Level 3 Experience

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate Degree or higher in Nursing, with those holding an Associate Degree required to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of the start date. Essential qualifications include current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure, current BLS certification, and highly preferred 2 years of NICU Level 3 RN experience, with NRP certification required within six months of starting.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery - Nights - Per Diem at Nevada System of Higher Education a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neonatal Intensive Care registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Neonatal Intensive Care — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Neonatal Intensive Care position at Nevada System of Higher Education is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Compensation Analysis

Nevada System of Higher Education lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $36k to $55k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $55000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($36k–$55k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Registered Nurse Licensure, Special Care Nursery, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Patient Care Planning, Patient Care Implementation, Patient Care Evaluation, Collaboration, BLS Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neonatal Intensive Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering safe and compassionate nursing care across all patient populations by planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient's plan of care. This role requires collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other clinical team members to ensure optimal patient o...

Benefits package: Premium Pay, Career Pathways, Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options, Tuition Reimbursement, Free Parking, Wellness Program, Savings Plan, Health Savings Account Options. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Nevada System of Higher Education

Higher Education
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Premium Pay
Career Pathways
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program
Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago

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