Registered Nurse New Grad Residency – August 2025 Start

South Shore Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a highly structured residency program for new graduate nurses. This intensive program is designed to support the transition to clinical practice, providing essential training and mentorship. Participants will engage in hands-on skills training, lectures, and simulated scenarios, working full-time with a commitment to patient-centered care. This opportunity is ideal for those who are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare and are eager to develop their nursing skills in a supportive environment. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the community starting August 2025!

Qualifications

• Must pass NCLEX prior to August 8 with a valid MA RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and document patient care effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Care Documentation

Patient Family Centered Care

Safety and Quality Compliance

Professional Development

Technology Utilization

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

South Shore Health System offers a highly structured and intensive residency program for New Graduate RN’s twice per year. This highly sought after program is designed to support successful transition to clinical practice for the novice nurse (no prior RN working experience). We welcome complete applications from nurses who are committed to joining this magnet designated facility and providing the best quality of care to our community, friends, neighbors, and family from the South Shore area.

Registered Nurse New Grad Residency – August 2025 Start

Job Description

Please submit one PDF of the following documents:

1. Resume: Please let us know your NCLEX status on your resume (Exam Date, Date Pending, RN#, etc.)
2. Letter of Intent (Why Med/Surg at SSH?)
3. One letter of recommendation

The program begins August 25, 2025. Residency members will work full time and participate in a variety of activities to support the transition including lectures, simulated scenarios and hands on skills training. Nurses will be assigned a preceptor and transition to independent practice over the course of the program.

Candidates are expected to complete the full 14 week orientation program in full with their cohort, and be available to work 36-40 hours per week encompassing all shifts, including every other weekend rotation. Upon completion, New Graduate nurses will be scheduled to work 36 hour Night shifts with every other weekend rotation.

Base Pay: $37.04

Off Shift Differentials: Weeknights $8/hour Weekend Nights $15/hour

Staff Nurse Responsibilities include:

1. Medication Administration
2. Plan of care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience
3. Safety/Quality
4. Professional Development
5. Technology
6. Compliance
7. Patient and Family Centered Care
8. Age & Culture

Minimum Education: BSN Preferred, Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.

American Heart Association BLS required prior to start. Must pass NCLEX prior to August 8 with a valid MA RN license. Must not have any prior RN working experience.