RN Residency and Nurse Extern II - Summer 2027 grads

Hospital Sisters Health System is seeking Summer 2027 graduate nurses to join our healthcare team through an RN Residency and Nurse Extern II program. You are eligible to start as a Nurse Extern II during your final semester of nursing school and transition directly into your RN position once you obtain your license.

Clinical Setting

• Departments: Medical-Surgical, Emergency Department
• Facility: St. Joseph's Hospital
• Location: Highland, Illinois

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Compensation and Sign-On

• Pay range: $30.50 to $46.80 per hour
• Actual pay rate based on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must not require sponsorship for an employment visa, either now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Healthcare experience

Benefits

Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days
• Retirement benefits with HSHS contributions
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges
• Adoption Assistance up to $7,500
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• ID theft coverage
• Colleague rewards and recognition program
• Discount program