RN Residency and Nurse Extern II - Winter 2026 grads
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Salary$34k – $51k
LocationSpringfield, IL
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedApr 20, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Apr 20, 2026
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Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required
Illinois: License pending designation in Illinois is required as permitted in the CTS letter. Obtaining licensure within 90 days from the official date of passing the licensure exam is required
Wisconsin: Temporary Permit is required. Obtaining licensure within three months of temporary permit issue date is required. A temporary permit may be renewed once for an additional three-month period
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred
Previous healthcare or service industry experience is preferred
Applicant must not require sponsorship for an employment visa, either now or in the future
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Retirement
Education assistance
Adoption assistance
Wellness program
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Id theft coverage
Colleague rewards and recognition program
Discount program
Pay Range:
$34.00 - $51.00
A successful candidate’s actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
About the role
Now is the best time to start your career as a Registered Nurse (RN)! HSHS is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our healthcare team. This is an excellent opportunity for newly graduated nurses looking to transition into a rewarding nursing career. You are eligible to start as a Nurse Extern II during your final semester and transition right into an RN position once you become license pending!
Position Specifics:
Department: Various units
Core Function: Nursing Students
Schedule: Full time, 36 hrs/wk, Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Weekend and holiday rotation
Facility: St. John’s Hospital
Location: Springfield, IL
Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 for approved units
Compensation that aligns with your experience
Requirements
Applicant must not require sponsorship for an employment visa, either now or in the future.
Education Qualifications
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Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Experience Qualifications
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Previous healthcare or service industry experience is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
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Illinois: License pending designation in Illinois is required as permitted in the CTS letter. Obtaining licensure within 90 days from the official date of passing the licensure exam is required.
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Wisconsin: Temporary Permit is required. Obtaining licensure within three months of temporary permit issue date is required. A temporary permit may be renewed once for an additional three-month period.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
About the company
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
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Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
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Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
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Retirement benefits including HSHS
contributions.
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Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
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Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
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Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
Legal
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hiring process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [email protected]