New Graduate RN Resident March 2027 Cohort
About The Position
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is hiring new graduate registered nurses for its March 2027 RN Residency cohort. The position provides family-centered care using the Relationship Based Care model, with attention to relationships with patients, colleagues, and self. The RN applies growth and development principles when caring for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients with acute and chronic conditions, and uses specialty knowledge and nursing processes to support positive outcomes in the assigned care area. The role aligns with the Magnet Model and emphasizes evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional growth, collaboration, inclusion, and the hospital’s goals and core principles. Residents may be considered for available units after their application is reviewed and are asked to rank units by interest. Unit schedules and orientation vary. Listed unit schedules commonly include nights or rotating day/night shifts, every other weekend, and unit-specific internships; operating room shift and call requirements are determined after orientation. Not all listed units are hiring for this cohort. The cohort start date is March 22, 2027. Applicants must graduate by December 22, 2026, with education verification sent to IDFPR by that date, and test for the NCLEX no later than February 8, 2027. Applications are accepted October 19–26, 2026, with the posting closing at 9 a.m. on October 26. A supplemental form is due by October 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST. Interviews are scheduled November 2–December 4, 2026, and offers are expected to begin the week of December 7 until positions are filled. Applicants should upload a resume showing anticipated graduation date and degree, and an unofficial transcript verifying current GPA. The application is not considered complete until follow-up instructions and the supplemental form are completed. The role requires an associate degree in nursing or higher, enrollment in a BSN program within two years of the start date, current Illinois RN licensure, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Applicants must have less than one year of RN experience at cohort start. The posting also lists a bachelor’s degree in nursing as required under Education. The pay range is $39.00–$64.35 per hour. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week may be eligible for the benefits package described in the posting.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing or higher; the Education section separately identifies a bachelor’s degree in nursing as required.
- Enroll in a BSN program within two years of the start date; tuition reimbursement may be applied.
- Less than one year of RN experience at the March 2027 cohort start date.
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and hospital staff.
- Special certifications may be required by the department.
- Graduate by December 22, 2026, with education verification sent to IDFPR by that date.
- Test for the NCLEX no later than February 8, 2027.
- Submit a resume including anticipated graduation date and degree, and an unofficial transcript verifying current GPA.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing assessments using appropriate assessment methods and area-specific tools.
- Develop or individualize plans of care and goals based on family needs; evaluate and document changes.
- Develop or adapt teaching plans and protocols to meet patient and family learning needs; identify learning preferences and evaluate and document changes.
- Provide nursing care according to procedures and protocols, anticipate emergencies, and intervene effectively.
- Communicate with families and interprofessional team members to identify healthcare needs and changes in patient status; use appropriate referral and consultation resources.
- Use current evidence from nursing and healthcare literature to support practice and problem solving.
- Incorporate hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily work.
- Follow communication, service excellence, and professional image standards in support of the hospital’s mission and philosophy.
- Work cooperatively as a team member to support unit and hospital goals.
- Identify learning needs and seek resources to advance nursing practice and professional goals.
- Follow Magnet core principles and support high-quality, inclusive, safe, reliable, and equitable care and service.
- Demonstrate knowledge and competency in chemical disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization protocols when required by role responsibilities.
- Participate in practice initiatives and quality improvement, use best practices and resources to influence care, and contribute to unit governance and professional growth.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, anticipate patient and family care needs, provide patient education using the nursing process, and contribute leadership that supports organizational goals and the nursing profession.
- Perform other job functions as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
- Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 403(b) plan with 5% employer match
- Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup childcare and eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources
- Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
- Wellbeing programs
- Differentials for some hourly employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
