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Nurse Manager - ICU

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee

Kankakee, Illinois

$88,483.20 - $133,390.40 a year

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RNICUCritical Care

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

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$88,483.20 - $133,390.40 a year

About this role

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The Manager of ICU is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of all critical care nursing service functions. Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care. Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations. Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the unit and is directly accountable to the CNO/DON. Communicates effectively with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally. Consults with staff, physicians and Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.

Requirements

  • Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse
  • BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current
  • Minimum of two years supervisory/management experience
  • Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for all hires after 1/11/2021

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Voluntary benefit options

About the employer

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St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee
Community Hospital

You would be applying to St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, a community hospital serving Kankakee and the towns around it. In 2026 Forbes listed it among the country’s Top Hospitals and as the only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Forbes 2026 Top Hospitals recognition
  • Only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County and surrounding region (2026)
  • Named with Prime Healthcare Illinois hospitals on Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospitals list (2026)

What reviewers flag

  • Ownership changed in March 2025 when Prime Healthcare Foundation became sole member—still an early transition chapter
  • No published nurse pay ranges in available postings or web sources
  • Residency, tuition support, and career-ladder details not stated in validated facts
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Living in Kankakee, IL

Kankakee sits along the Kankakee River about an hour south of Chicago, offering small-city pace with easy metro access. Tree-lined riverfront parks and historic downtown architecture give it a quiet riverside feel, while nearby farmland reinforces its rural character. An approachable option for RNs seeking a slower lifestyle within commuting distance of major healthcare networks.

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Metro price level · Kankakee area
96.4
4% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,023/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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