You'll work on a 25-bed NICU caring for patients of all gestational ages and acuity levels. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Aug 21
Shift and hours
Three 12-hour shifts · Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Night shift schedule, 3x12s from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) · Hospital 25-bed unit caring for patients of all gestational ages and acuity levelsAll gestational ages and acuity levels
License
RN license Active IN or compact RN licenseActive Indiana or compact RN license
Term
13 weeks · starts Oct 5, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
Active Indiana or compact RN licenseActive IN or compact RN licenseCheck your license
3+ years Level III NICU3+ years of Level III NICU experience required
Preferred
Certification
STABLE
Experience
IV insertion, delivery room stabilization, CPAP, ventilator managementExperience with IV insertion, delivery room stabilization, CPAP, and ventilator management preferred
In range for Indiana travel rolesIndiana travel postings that state pay run $1,830/week to $2,600/week, the middle half $1,920/week to $2,230/week, across 73 postings.
Pay reviews
Local candidates within 50 miles get a reduced bill rateLocal candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted at a reduced bill rateLocal candidate within a 50-mile radius
Benefits
Housing Perks
Tax Advantage Plan
The role and schedule
Charting
Epic EMRUtilizes Epic EMR
Day to day
Bubble CPAP, ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, feeding and breast pumps, Alaris IV pumpsUses equipment including Bubble CPAP, ventilators, high flow nasal cannula, feeding pumps, breast pumps, and Alaris IV pumps
Floating
Float to postpartum when neededFloating to post-partum required when needed
Unit size
25-bed unit25-bed unit caring for patients of all gestational ages and acuity levels
Weekends
Weekend shifts as assignedWeekend shifts as assigned
Neighborhoods+Crown Point offers varied residential pockets ranging from historic streets to modern master-planned communities. Buyers seeking character gravitate toward the historic districts surrounding the downtown square and established mid-century neighborhoods like Holiday Park, known for mature trees, sidewalks, and easy access to downtown amenities. Those looking for newer construction often head to Copper Creek, an HOA-maintained neighborhood featuring open-concept single-family homes near Crown Point High School and the local YMCA. For custom properties and upscale settings, subdivisions like Ellendale Farm provide water features, manicured walking paths, and proximity to the Lake County Fairgrounds, while Feather Rock offers wooded privacy and larger home lots. Additionally, communities like Lakes of the Four Seasons cater to residents prioritizing golf and resort-style recreational living.
Crown Point offers varied residential pockets ranging from historic streets to modern master-planned communities. Buyers seeking character gravitate toward the historic districts surrounding the downtown square and established mid-century neighborhoods like Holiday Park, known for mature trees, sidewalks, and easy access to downtown amenities.
Those looking for newer construction often head to Copper Creek, an HOA-maintained neighborhood featuring open-concept single-family homes near Crown Point High School and the local YMCA. For custom properties and upscale settings, subdivisions like Ellendale Farm provide water features, manicured walking paths, and proximity to the Lake County Fairgrounds, while Feather Rock offers wooded privacy and larger home lots.
Additionally, communities like Lakes of the Four Seasons cater to residents prioritizing golf and resort-style recreational living.
Getting around+Crown Point serves as the Lake County seat and sits approximately thirty to forty miles southeast of downtown Chicago, positioning it along key Northwest Indiana corridors. Most healthcare professionals and local workers navigate by personal vehicle along main thoroughfares and nearby interstate connectors, experiencing manageable local drives within the city but facing heavier regional congestion during peak rush hours when traveling toward Chicago or northern Lake County employment centers. Downtown municipal buildings and local facilities cluster around the square with street and lot parking, though newer subdivisions on the outer edges require dedicated car travel for daily errands.
Crown Point serves as the Lake County seat and sits approximately thirty to forty miles southeast of downtown Chicago, positioning it along key Northwest Indiana corridors. Most healthcare professionals and local workers navigate by personal vehicle along main thoroughfares and nearby interstate connectors, experiencing manageable local drives within the city but facing heavier regional congestion during peak rush hours when traveling toward Chicago or northern Lake County employment centers.
Downtown municipal buildings and local facilities cluster around the square with street and lot parking, though newer subdivisions on the outer edges require dedicated car travel for daily errands.
Outdoors+Recreational green spaces are spread throughout the municipality and surrounding county preserves. In the heart of the city, Bulldog Park features an interactive summer splash pad that transforms into a public ice-skating rink each winter. Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Lemon Lake County Park for hiking trails, paved multi-use paths, and established championship disc golf courses. Nearby, the sprawling Lake County Fairgrounds grounds provide open walking areas along with a scenic lake suited for local fishing and leisure boating.
Recreational green spaces are spread throughout the municipality and surrounding county preserves. In the heart of the city, Bulldog Park features an interactive summer splash pad that transforms into a public ice-skating rink each winter.
Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Lemon Lake County Park for hiking trails, paved multi-use paths, and established championship disc golf courses. Nearby, the sprawling Lake County Fairgrounds grounds provide open walking areas along with a scenic lake suited for local fishing and leisure boating.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Crown Point
Crown Point delivers an appealing blend of historic charm and modern suburban expansion that stands out within Northwest Indiana. Known as the 'Hub of Lake County,' daily life revolves around the historic Courthouse Square, where 19th-century architecture hosts bustling local boutiques and dining destinations like Ramen District and Lucrezia Italian Ristorante. Relocating nurses will find a welcoming, safe community filled with family-friendly neighborhoods, from established mid-century streets in Holiday Park to new builds in Copper Creek and custom properties in Ellendale Farm. Year-round recreational programming shines at Bulldog Park, which features a summer splash pad, winter ice rink, and beloved community events like the Corn Roast and Taste of Crown Point. Commuting to regional healthcare facilities is straightforward by car, though rapid suburban growth has brought noticeable rush-hour traffic along primary corridors. For healthcare professionals seeking a rooted, civic-minded hometown with expansive parks like Lemon Lake and strong community pride within commuting reach of greater Chicagoland, Crown Point represents an exceptionally well-rounded option.
