UW Health

NICU RN

Rockford, IL, United States

UW Health is hiring a NICU RN in Rockford, IL, United States. Posted October 13, 2026.

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Job at a glance

Company: UW Health
Location: Rockford, IL, United States
Pay: $36 – $60
Workplace: On-site
Sector: Healthcare
Posted: October 13, 2026
First scanned: October 13, 2026

About the job

You may be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign on bonus!

Work Schedule

90% FTE, full-time. Night shift, 1900-0730 with weekend/holiday rotation. You will work at the UW Health Women and Children's Hospital.

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

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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