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System Manager National Internal Travel Program

  • Chicago, Illinois, Remote
  • CommonSpirit Health
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

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The posted compensation range of $60.24 - $89.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: National Medical Surgical Acute Travel Team
  • Hours/Pay Period: 80
  • Requisition ID: 2026-459355
  • Remote: Yes
  • Weekly Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Shift: Day
  • Category: Travel Nursing

System Manager National Internal Travel Program

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Job Summary and Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
The System Manager, National Internal Traveler Program manages and leads the National Internal Travelers within CommonSpirit Health (CSH). This position provides clinical and operational management to support current and future CSH internal travelers; using strong financial and strategic judgment while embodying the values of CSH. This position is responsible for effectively leading and managing the internal travel team across our ministry. Responsible for the implementation and day-to-day management of the national internal travel program in accordance with the mission, vision and values of CommonSpirit Health. The System Manager works collaboratively with local and national leaders to optimize internal labor utilization. Creates and drives clinical excellence across all regions, markets and clinical departments. Responsible for ensuring national travelers maintain and achieve high standards of care as evidenced by
operational outcomes aligned with financial, clinical and workforce goals. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance to federal and state rules and regulations; compliance to Accreditation body standards and CommonSpirit Health policies and procedures. This position will work closely and in collaboration with frontline staff, leaders, and executive management to ensure a seamless and high performing approach to staffing and patient care. A high degree of professional competence and autonomy will be demonstrated in performing the roles of 1) clinician, 2) educator, 3) consultant/collaborator, 4) leader.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides leadership and management of internal traveler staffing operations for the CSH enterprise, planning for and ensuring the provision of high-quality staffing services in the most cost-effective manner
  • Responsible for the smooth and effective operations of the internal traveler program including scheduling and managing requests, managing time and attendance, monitoring and distributing necessary reports to key stakeholders.
  • Compiles data for the purpose of quality improvement and compliance with organizational and departmentpolicies, work aids, and algorithms
  • Holds nursing and other staff accountable to the established standards
JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Supports the System Director in preparation of reports, program material, research, data collecting and analysis for various meetings and/or programs
  • Actively participates in program growth and improvement focusing on national staffing needs
  • Manages internal traveler staff in accordance with established guidelines and supports staff in learning and upholding high patient care standards
  • Provides day to day supervision and training support
  • Creates an “expectation of excellence” and manages performance of direct reports to maximize the value of employees’ contributions towards organizational success.
    • Establishes strategically aligned goals with staff.
    • Encourages and creates opportunities for continuous improvement of staff by providing frequent coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
  • Provides direction and support to staff to deliver quality services with a focus on organizational success.
    • Recruits and retains qualified, productive and customer-focused employees.
    • Interviews, hires and orients direct reports.
    • Monitors recruitment and retention activities and costs.
    • Provides fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
    • Creates a high performing work environment characterized by transparent and open communication, mutual trust and respect.
    • Provides education and training for employees in support of career goals and the organization’s mission and strategies.
    • Maintains employee engagement and positive staff morale, observable through team spirit, a sense of belonging and recognition of accomplishments.


Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

  • RN required, Bachelor’s in Nursing degree required.
  • Masters degree, preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of recent experience as licensed nurse
  • Minimum 5 years of management/leadership experience

Required Licensure and Certifications

  • Current license Registered Nurse
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) or multi-state licensure
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
  • Knowledge and ability to facilitate supplemental staffing practices across multiple sites
  • Effective communication skills
  • High level of emotional intelligence and regulation
  • Experience in establishing and maintaining behavior andperformance expectations.
Where You'll Work

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful System Manager National Internal Travel Program at CommonSpirit Health?

  • Collaborative
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient
  • Good Listener
  • Organized
  • Problem-Solver

Your Potential Career Path

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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

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At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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