New Graduate RN Resident March 2027 Cohort

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is recruiting 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. Residents apply appropriate growth and development principles when caring for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients with acute and chronic conditions, and use specialty knowledge and skills to support positive patient outcomes in their assigned care area. The role uses the nursing process and aligns with the Magnet Model, emphasizing new knowledge, innovation and improvement, exemplary professional practice, structural empowerment, transformational leadership, and empirical outcomes. Nurses are expected to demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, inclusive collaboration, and the hospital’s goals and core principles. The cohort start date is March 22, 2027. Applicants must graduate by December 22, 2026, and test for the NCLEX no later than February 8, 2027. Applications are accepted October 19–26, 2026, and the supplemental form is due October 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST. Interviews are scheduled November 2–December 4, 2026, with offers expected beginning the week of December 7, 2026, until positions are filled. Following application review, candidates will receive the list of units considering new graduates and be asked to rank their interests. Unit schedules, orientation durations, and classes vary by department; described unit schedules include night shift, rotating day/night shifts, and shifts with call requirements. The nurse performs assessments; develops or individualizes plans of care and goals; evaluates and documents changes; and develops or individualizes patient and family teaching plans. The role includes delivering care according to procedures and protocols, recognizing and responding to emergencies, communicating with families and interprofessional colleagues, keeping current with evidence-based practice, incorporating quality initiatives, and contributing to unit and hospital goals. The resident also identifies learning needs, seeks professional development resources, and supports a safe, inclusive, reliable, and equitable care environment. The stated pay range is $39.00–$64.35 per hour. Lurie Children’s describes a comprehensive rewards package that may include employee differentials and leadership incentives, as well as health, retirement, and wellbeing benefits. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week are offered the listed benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or higher required.
Must 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 cohort start date.
Current registered nurse licensure 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.
Applicants must graduate by December 22, 2026, and test for the NCLEX no later than February 8, 2027.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing assessments using appropriate assessment methods and area-specific tools.
Develop or individualize plans of care and goals based on patient and family needs, and evaluate and document changes.
Develop or individualize teaching plans and protocols to meet patient and family learning needs; identify preferences and motivation to learn.
Provide nursing care according to established procedures and protocols.
Anticipate impending emergencies and intervene effectively.
Communicate with families and interprofessional team members to identify healthcare needs and changes in patient status; use appropriate referrals and consultations.
Use current nursing and healthcare evidence to inform practice and problem solving.
Incorporate hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily work.
Adhere to communication, service excellence, and professional image standards.
Work cooperatively as a team member to support unit and hospital goals.
Identify learning needs and seek resources for professional development and nursing practice.
Follow applicable protocols and demonstrate competency in chemical disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization when required.
Participate in new practice initiatives and quality improvement, and use best practices and resources to influence care.
Develop critical thinking, anticipate patient and family care needs, and apply the nursing process in patient education.
Participate in unit governance, identify professional growth opportunities, and set goals.
Demonstrate leadership, collaborate with peers to support organizational goals, and contribute to 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) and paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match.
Voluntary 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 for employees and family members.
Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities.
Discount purchasing program.
Potential employee differentials, leadership incentives for select roles, and wellbeing programs.