NICU/PICU/Pediatrics Nurse Manager
Chicago, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN Nurse Manager for the NICU/PICU/Pediatrics units, requiring an active IL RN license and five years of NICU nursing experience including two years in a supervisory or charge role.

Details

• Oversees daily operations for NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units
• Manages patient care quality, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and policy development for the units
• Works closely with neonatologists, pediatric specialists, and unit staff
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 7:30am-4pm
• Weekend work as needed, not to exceed one weekend shift per month
• 24/7 accountability for unit operations
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Floating required across Cook facilities within a 50-mile radius, including to units outside primary specialty

Requirements

• Active RN license in the State of Illinois required (no pending license accepted)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Five years of nursing experience within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Two years of experience in nursing supervision or as a charge nurse
• Current BLS certification required
• Current NRP certification required, or must obtain within 60 days of hire
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Clinical practice knowledge in NICU specialty required

Additional Information

• Responsible for hiring, scheduling, staff discipline, and policy enforcement in accordance with collective bargaining agreements
• Participates in collective bargaining negotiations and labor relations discussions
• Uses independent judgment to manage staffing needs including hiring, transfers, promotions, and discipline
• No guaranteed home unit; floating to other units and facilities is standard practice
• Two professional references required prior to start, from supervisors within the past 2 years, from most recent employers
• International candidates must obtain SSN/SSC prior to consideration
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility may be considered at a local rate
• RTO limited to 5 days maximum with no more than 2 consecutive days, and not permitted on weekends
• No RTO permitted on holidays or the day before/after a holiday
• Block scheduling and special scheduling requests are not accommodated
• Returning clinicians must complete full recredentialing and orientation regardless of break in contract length
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exceptions
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment
• First-time travelers are not considered for this role