RN Residency and Nurse Extern II - Summer 2027 grads

Hospital Sisters Health System is recruiting Summer 2027 graduate nurses for an RN Residency and Nurse Extern II program. This is an excellent opportunity to transition into professional nursing practice. You can begin as a Nurse Extern II during your final semester of nursing school and move directly into your RN position upon obtaining your license.

Clinical Setting

You will work at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Illinois, in the Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department settings.

Schedule

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

Compensation and Sign-On Bonus

• 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
• Active Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice
• Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules
• 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

Employees scheduled 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 with no waiting period
• Adoption Assistance up to $7,500 for eligible colleagues
• 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