Nurse Extern II: Path to RN Residency (Part-Time)

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Luke's South Shore, part of Advocate Health, is offering a Nurse Extern opportunity for Winter 2026 graduates. The position is 8 hours per week with eligibility to transition into a nursing role after graduation.

You will start as a nurse extern and support patient care under RN supervision, gaining hands-on clinical experience and exposure to daily rounds, vital signs, and medication administration within a collaborative team. This pathway eases the transition to a full RN role.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Successful completion of Med/Surg 1 and Pharmacology.
• Unofficial transcript required.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care under RN supervision by assisting with daily activities, vital signs, and medication administration while gaining hands-on clinical experience.
• Build foundational nursing skills through collaboration, observation, and participation in care planning, emergency response, and team communication.

Job description

St. Luke's South Shore, part of Advocate Health, is offering a Nurse Extern opportunity for Winter 2026 graduates. The position is 8 hours per week with eligibility to transition into a nursing role after graduation.

You will start as a nurse extern and support patient care under RN supervision, gaining hands-on clinical experience and exposure to daily rounds, vital signs, and medication administration within a collaborative team. This pathway eases the transition to a full RN role.