Travel School Registered Nurse (RN) in Wheaton, IL

$28 - $45 / hour

Step into a rewarding career as a travel nurse, where your expertise not only earns you premium compensation and job security, but also supports students needing advanced care. Travel assignments offer unique opportunities, including non-taxable stipends, assistance with travel logistics, access to robust healthcare benefits, and the ability to grow your retirement fund through a 401(k). Every day provides a new experience, fresh challenges, and the satisfaction of truly making a difference.

This assignment places you in the vibrant community near Wheaton, ILonly a short drive from the world-class culture, diverse cuisine, and endless attractions of the greater Chicago area. Travel nursing here allows you to broaden your perspective, enriching your resume with specialized school-based experience while immersing yourself in a welcoming, tight-knit community.

Youll provide essential 1:1 care for a high school male student who requires advanced nursing support, including trach and ventilator management, as well as assistance with a sip/puff wheelchair and urinary catheterization. Working two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7AM 2:30PM) during the school year, youll contribute meaningfully to a students independence while refining your clinical skills and expanding your professional repertoire alongside dedicated educators and caregivers.

Qualifications:

Active Illinois RN license
Prior school-based nursing experience required
Proven skills in tracheostomy care, catheterization, ventilator support, and patient lifting
Critical care experience strongly preferred
No LPNs; RN required
Must include up-to-date license/certification and resume with your application

Responsibilities:

Deliver 1:1 nursing care for a quadriplegic high school student
Oversee and manage trach, ventilator, and urinary catheter
Support students independence via sip/puff wheelchair
Collaborate with school staff and caregivers to ensure student safety and well-being
Maintain meticulous documentation of all care provided

Benefits:

Premium travel nursing compensation
Non-taxable stipends and travel support
Healthcare benefits and 401(k)
Opportunity to gain specialized experience in a school environment
Expand your professional network and skill set
Adventure and discovery during your downtime

Bring your experience and compassion to a setting where your skills are truly valued! Submit your application today and take the next step in your journey as a travel nurse.

Compensation for this position ranges from $28.00 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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