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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