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Inpatient RN NICU

UW Health·Rockford, Illinois

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 21 days ago
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About the role

Provide specialized inpatient nursing care for neonates in the NICU at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. Work 12-hour night shifts including rotating weekends and holidays.

Work Schedule

90% FTE, 3-12 hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. 7

00p-7:30a You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. You may be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign on bonus.

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/ hr evening, $5 hr night, and $4.25/ hr weekend shift differential as applicable for hours worked.

Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime: On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. Required
  • Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required
  • Work Experience Licenses & Certifications
  • Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. Required
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
  • NRP by end of orientation. Required
  • STABLE certification within 1 year. Required
  • RNC certification within 3 years of hire. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current Illinois RN license. Required certifications include BLS/CPR, with NRP, STABLE, and RNC certifications required within specific timeframes after hire.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Care
  • CPR
  • Basic Life Support
  • Nursing
  • NRP
  • Neonatal Intensive Care
  • STABLE Certification
  • RNC Certification

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement
  • Retirement Plan
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paternity Leave
  • On-site Day Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

UW Health

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Salary listed on 443 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.

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