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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 15, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an RN Nurse Manager for NICU/PICU/Pediatrics requiring an active IL RN license and 5 years of NICU nursing experience with 2 years in a supervisory or charge role.
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Manage daily operations across NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units in a hospital setting
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Oversee care for critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients and their families
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Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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Weekend coverage required as needed, not to exceed one weekend shift per month
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24/7 accountability for unit operations
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Cerner charting system experience required
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Floating expected across various units within specialty and occasionally outside primary competency, with team-based support provided in such cases
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May be required to float to other facilities within a 50-mile radius with as little as 2 hours notice
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Active RN license in the State of Illinois (IL) required, no pending licenses accepted
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school required
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5 years of nursing experience within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) required
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2 years of nursing supervision or charge nurse experience required
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
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Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
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Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
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Bilingual skills preferred
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Two professional references required from most recent supervisors within the past 2 years
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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required with no exceptions
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Oversee hiring, scheduling, budgeting, and policy development for the NICU/PICU/Pediatrics units
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Participate in collective bargaining activities including reviewing agreements, consulting with Labor Relations, and joining negotiation discussions
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Document and administer disciplinary actions in accordance with system policies and collective bargaining agreements
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Collaborate closely with neonatologists, pediatric specialists, and unit staff to ensure quality patient care
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Use independent judgment to manage staffing needs including hiring, transfers, promotions, and scheduling
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RTO limited to a maximum of 5 days with no more than 2 consecutive days, and weekend time off is not approved
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No holiday RTO permitted, including the day before or after a holiday
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Block scheduling and special scheduling requests are not accommodated
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Returning clinicians must undergo full recredentialing and orientation, regardless of length of previous break in service
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Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are considered local
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Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment
