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. You can begin as a Nurse Extern II during your final semester of nursing school and transition directly into an RN position upon obtaining your license.

Clinical Setting

This position is based at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois. You will have the opportunity to work in one of several clinical departments based on your interests and goals: Telemetry, Coronary Care Unit (CDU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Medical-Surgical units.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 36 hours per week
• Night shift

Compensation and Sign-On Bonus

• Pay range: $32.00 - $48.00 per hour
• Actual pay rate based on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education
• Sign-on bonus up to $12,500 for Medical-Surgical and Telemetry positions

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
• Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Experience in healthcare

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits requires scheduling of at least 32 hours per pay period. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage 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 adoption-related expenses
• 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