RN Manager - NICU/PICU/Pediatrics | Travel

Location: Chicago, IL 60612
Facility: John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Job Type: Travel Assignment
Specialty: RN Manager
Shift: 5x8s | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Weekend Requirement: As needed; no more than 1 weekend shift per month
Accountability: 24/7

Weekly Pay Package

• Weekly Non-Taxable: $2,205

• Weekly Taxable: $1,000

• Gross Weekly Pay: $3,205

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN Manager to oversee the daily operations of NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County.

The Nurse Manager will be responsible for patient care quality, staff supervision, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, policy development, regulatory compliance, and maintaining a positive environment for critically ill pediatric patients and their families.

This role works closely with neonatologists, pediatric specialists, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Nursing & Operations

• Oversee daily clinical and operational activities for NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics.

• Ensure quality, safety, and continuity of patient care.

• Identify staffing and operational needs and use independent judgment to address them.

• Direct and implement organizational management policies and practices.

• Contribute to system development, operational improvement, and overall organizational success.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures.

• Participate in hiring, transferring, assigning, promoting, suspending, laying off, recalling, discharging, and disciplining staff as applicable.

Staff Supervision & Labor Relations

• Supervise and manage nursing staff and related personnel.

• Participate in collective bargaining activities and working meetings as required.

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and work with Labor Relations on management proposals.

• Work with Labor Relations and/or Labor Counsel regarding disciplinary matters and enforcement of applicable agreements.

• Document, recommend, and effectuate disciplinary actions in accordance with organizational policies and applicable agreements.

• Review historical practices and past precedent when necessary.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

• Minimum 2 years of nursing supervisory experience OR charge nurse experience

• Current BLS certification

• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

• Bilingual skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $3,205 Gross Weekly Pay

• $2,205 Weekly Non-Taxable

• Leadership opportunity within a major Chicago healthcare facility

• Day shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• Travel assignment

• Specialized leadership role supporting NICU, PICU, and Pediatric services

Interested?

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please contact Sachin Chauhan at (469) 300-2737 or email sachin.chauhan@protouchstaffing.com