Registered Nurse; RN NICU

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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

Registered Nurse (RN) NICU – 12 hour night shifts only, every 3rd weekend requirement.

Start date:

April 6, 2026 (non‑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.

• 1+ years nursing (RN) experience required; position 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 may be accepted with expectation to complete a BSN.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association (BLS).

• Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area‑specific tools.
• Develops or individualizes 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.
• Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols, anticipates impending emergent situations, and intervenes effectively.
• Communicates with the family and multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs and changes in patient status; utilizes resources for referral or consultation.
• Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing current 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 a customer‑service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to patients, families, co‑workers and others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to chemical disinfection, high‑level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for qualified candidates subject to applicable law and budgetary limitations.

Bachelor’s Degree:
Nursing (Required)

$37.00–$61.05 per hour. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

• 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 Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact: candidate support