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HSHS St. John's Hospital

Springfield (IL)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000
Education assistance up to $5,250 per
Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL, is seeking a Nurse Extern II transitioning into a Registered Nurse role. The position is full-time, 36 hours weekly, with night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM and weekend/holiday rotation.

Eligible candidates may transition to RN upon licensure, with a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for approved units. Graduate from an accredited nursing program and be eligible for licensure in the state. RN license is required; BLS is mandatory.

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited nursing program eligible for licensure in the state of practice.
  • RN license in state of practice required.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Nurse extern II during final semester with transition to RN upon licensure pending.
  • Work in various units as part of the nursing team.
  • Schedule includes 36 hrs/wk, Nights 7:00 PM–7:00 AM with weekend/holiday rotation.
  • Sign-on bonus eligible up to $20,000 for approved units.

Skills

BLS
Healthcare experience

Education

RN License (state of practice)
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL, is seeking a Nurse Extern II transitioning into a Registered Nurse role. The position is full-time, 36 hours weekly, with night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM and weekend/holiday rotation.

Eligible candidates may transition to RN upon licensure, with a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for approved units. Graduate from an accredited nursing program and be eligible for licensure in the state. RN license is required; BLS is mandatory.

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