Nurse Manager Jobs in Illinois
Nurse manager jobs in Illinois are consistently active across hospital systems, ambulatory care networks, and long-term care facilities, with demand at every level from charge nurse stepping into a first management role through senior directors overseeing multi-unit departments. Chicago anchors the bulk of hiring, followed by Springfield and Peoria, where major employers including Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare run large inpatient and outpatient operations. The most in-demand specialties are med-surg unit management, critical care, and behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Lead a High-Performing Cardiovascular Team at One of Massachusetts' Most Respected Community HospitalsMount Auburn Hospital is seeking an experienced and inspirational Nurse Manager to lead our Cardiac Procedural Services team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a clinical leader with expertise in Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, or related procedural services to shape the future of patient care while developing and mentoring a highly skilled team.
In this influential leadership role, you will partner with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to drive clinical excellence, patient safety, quality outcomes, staff engagement, and operational success across a dynamic cardiovascular service line.
If you are passionate about leading teams, advancing patient care, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, we invite you to join us.
Why Join Mount Auburn Hospital?
Competitive salary range of $165,000 - $215,000
Opportunity to lead a highly specialized cardiovascular procedural team
Collaborative physician and nursing leadership environment
Strong organizational commitment to quality, safety, and patient experience
Supportive and engaged executive leadership
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Academic affiliations and opportunities to mentor future healthcare professionals
Comprehensive benefits package
Job Description:
What You'll Do
As Nurse Manager, you will:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for Cardiac Procedural Services.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain top clinical talent.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and experiences.
- Oversee staffing, productivity, quality metrics, regulatory compliance, and departmental operations.
- Support evidence-based practice, nursing research, and professional development initiatives.
- Lead quality improvement efforts and drive achievement of departmental and organizational goals.
- Manage department budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement strategies to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, Board of Registration in Nursing, and other regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, families, and staff.
We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Current Massachusetts RN licensure
- BSN required
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive nursing experience in:
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Electrophysiology
- Interventional Radiology
- Critical Care
- Or related procedural services
- Demonstrated expertise in cardiovascular and interventional procedures
- Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Proficiency with EPIC or comparable electronic health record systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration
- 2-3 years of leadership or management experience
- Specialty certification such as RCIS, CVRN, CCRN, or NE-BC
- Experience leading quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
The Leader We Need
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and visionary nursing leader who inspires teams, embraces innovation, and is committed to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care. You bring strong operational acumen, a passion for staff development, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships across disciplines while driving measurable results.
About Mount Auburn Hospital
At Mount Auburn Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care through compassion, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Our leaders play a critical role in creating an environment where both patients and employees thrive.
Ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact? Apply today and help shape the future of cardiovascular care at Mount Auburn Hospital.
Pay Range:
$165,000.00 USD - $215,000.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Lead a High-Performing Cardiovascular Team at One of Massachusetts' Most Respected Community HospitalsMount Auburn Hospital is seeking an experienced and inspirational Nurse Manager to lead our Cardiac Procedural Services team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a clinical leader with expertise in Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, or related procedural services to shape the future of patient care while developing and mentoring a highly skilled team.
In this influential leadership role, you will partner with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to drive clinical excellence, patient safety, quality outcomes, staff engagement, and operational success across a dynamic cardiovascular service line.
If you are passionate about leading teams, advancing patient care, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, we invite you to join us.
Why Join Mount Auburn Hospital?
Competitive salary range of $165,000 - $215,000
Opportunity to lead a highly specialized cardiovascular procedural team
Collaborative physician and nursing leadership environment
Strong organizational commitment to quality, safety, and patient experience
Supportive and engaged executive leadership
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Academic affiliations and opportunities to mentor future healthcare professionals
Comprehensive benefits package
Job Description:
What You'll Do
As Nurse Manager, you will:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for Cardiac Procedural Services.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain top clinical talent.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and experiences.
- Oversee staffing, productivity, quality metrics, regulatory compliance, and departmental operations.
- Support evidence-based practice, nursing research, and professional development initiatives.
- Lead quality improvement efforts and drive achievement of departmental and organizational goals.
- Manage department budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement strategies to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, Board of Registration in Nursing, and other regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, families, and staff.
We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Current Massachusetts RN licensure
- BSN required
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive nursing experience in:
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Electrophysiology
- Interventional Radiology
- Critical Care
- Or related procedural services
- Demonstrated expertise in cardiovascular and interventional procedures
- Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Proficiency with EPIC or comparable electronic health record systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration
- 2-3 years of leadership or management experience
- Specialty certification such as RCIS, CVRN, CCRN, or NE-BC
- Experience leading quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
The Leader We Need
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and visionary nursing leader who inspires teams, embraces innovation, and is committed to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care. You bring strong operational acumen, a passion for staff development, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships across disciplines while driving measurable results.
About Mount Auburn Hospital
At Mount Auburn Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care through compassion, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Our leaders play a critical role in creating an environment where both patients and employees thrive.
Ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact? Apply today and help shape the future of cardiovascular care at Mount Auburn Hospital.
Pay Range:
$165,000.00 USD - $215,000.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Nurse Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health39
- Loyola Medicine6
- OSF HealthCare5
- Advocate Aurora Health5
- Gardant Management Solutions5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse manager jobs across Illinois.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required with Master of Science in Nursing preferred for most hospital systems
- Minimum two to five years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty or care setting
- Prior charge nurse or supervisory experience demonstrating team leadership and staffing coordination
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required for acute care and critical care units
- Familiarity with Joint Commission standards, CMS conditions of participation, and Illinois IDPH survey readiness
Nurse Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse manager in Illinois?
Becoming a nurse manager in Illinois starts with holding an active RN license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. Most employers then expect several years of bedside clinical experience followed by a charge nurse or team lead role. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is the standard minimum, and a Master of Science in Nursing or MBA in healthcare administration strengthens candidacy for larger systems across the state.
Which companies hire nurse managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring nurse managers in Illinois right now include CVS Health, Loyola Medicine, and OSF HealthCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and specialty hospitals creates steady, ongoing demand for experienced nurse managers at multiple service lines.
Which Illinois cities have the most nurse manager jobs?
Chicago, Springfield, and Peoria have the most nurse manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share given its dense network of academic medical centers, community hospitals, and specialty clinics, while Springfield and Peoria reflect the strong regional health systems, including state government-affiliated facilities and large faith-based networks, that anchor healthcare employment in central and downstate Illinois.
Are there remote nurse manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Nurse managers are fundamentally on-site roles requiring direct oversight of clinical staff, patient care areas, and daily operations, so full remote positions represent a small fraction of the market. About 75% of nurse manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The portions most suited to partial remote work are administrative functions like scheduling, compliance reporting, and staff education coordination.
How can I get hired as a nurse manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a charge nurse role within a high-volume Illinois hospital unit, which builds the supervisory experience employers require. Large Illinois systems including Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and Rush University Medical Center run nurse residency and leadership development programs that prepare clinical staff for management transitions. Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, if you hold an associate degree, and obtaining a specialty certification relevant to your unit strengthens your application considerably for that first step up.
Where can I find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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