RN Residency | Night Shift, Fast-Track to RN + $10k Sign-On

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Hospital Sisters Health System is seeking Nursing Extern II candidates for Winter 2026 graduate nurses looking to transition into an RN role. The position is in Medical-Surgical, 36 hours per week, night shift 7p-7a at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL.

A sign-on bonus up to $10,000 is offered. Eligibility requires RN licensure in the state of practice and BLS certification. This opportunity supports progression from extern to licensed RN with transition through last semester of school and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required.
• Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Skills

BLS certification

Nursing student extern experience

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Hospital Sisters Health System is seeking Nursing Extern II candidates for Winter 2026 graduate nurses looking to transition into an RN role. The position is in Medical-Surgical, 36 hours per week, night shift 7p-7a at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL.

A sign-on bonus up to $10,000 is offered. Eligibility requires RN licensure in the state of practice and BLS certification. This opportunity supports progression from extern to licensed RN with transition through last semester of school and