RN Apprentice Student - Calhoun Cohort - PT - Shift Varies

Marshall Medical Centers; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Nursing Student to work as a Patient Care Aide until Apprentice Certification is obtained. The Nursing Student will provide direct patient care and uphold patient care standards while collaborating with a diverse patient population and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, be enrolled in a Board-approved nursing program, and be selected for the RN apprenticeship by the college or

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be enrolled in a Board approved nursing education program and selected for the RN apprenticeship program by the college or university.
• BLS certification required before the orientation ends.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and maintain patient care standards.
• Demonstrate ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and manage multiple priorities.
• Adapt to a rapidly changing environment while supporting nursing staff.

Education

High School diploma/GED

Enrolled in Board approved nursing education program

Job description

Overview

The Nursing Student works as a Patient Care Aide until Apprentice Certification is obtained. The responsibilities of the Nursing Student include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Nursing Student must exhibit the ability to work with people form diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Qualifications

Education required: High School diploma/GED. Candidates must be enrolled in a Board approved nursing education program and be selected for the RN apprenticeship program by the college or university.

License, certification and/or registration: BLS required before the conclusion of hte orientation period.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.
Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.
Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401Korganization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discountsto phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al