Registered Nurse; RN NICU

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

12 hr night shifts only, every 3rd weekend requirement. Start date is April 6, 2026. This start date is not flexible.

The division’s 64 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is designated by the state of Illinois as a Level III NICU and provides the highest level of care to the most critically ill newborns in the region. The division cares for more than 2,000 infants each year. As one of the top programs in the State and region, we received transfers from 45 hospitals last year and we consistently receive the most referrals in Illinois from other Level IV NICU facilities.

• 1+ years nursing (RN) experience required
• This position is not open to new graduates.
• 1+ years NICU RN nursing strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher preferred;
  Associate’s degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN accepted with expectations to complete BSN.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association (BLSC).

• Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools.
• Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and develops goals relative to family needs. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
• Develops or individualizes teaching plans/protocols to meet patient and family learning needs. Identifies patient preferences and needs including motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
• Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.
• Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs. Communicates changes in patient status. Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations.
• Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing current nursing / nurse and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.
• Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities.
• Adheres to communication, service excellence and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy.
• Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals.
• Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
• Lurie Children's will consider visa sponsorship of qualified candidates for the registered nurse role, subject to all applicable law as well as business and budgetary limitations.

Bachelor's Degree:
Nursing (Required)

$37.00-$61.05 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the link to learn more about our benefits.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and…