RN Residency, New Grads, Nurse Extern II - Summer 2026
About The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for newly graduated nurses looking to transition into a rewarding nursing career. You are eligible to start as a Nurse Extern II during your final semester and transition right into an RN position once you become license pending! HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required.
- Illinois: License pending designation in Illinois is required as permitted in the CTS letter.
- Obtaining licensure within 90 days from the official date of passing the licensure exam is required.
- Wisconsin: Temporary Permit is required.
- Obtaining licensure within three months of temporary permit issue date is required.
- A temporary permit may be renewed once for an additional three-month period.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Previous healthcare or service industry experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Nursing Students
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year.
- Tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- ID theft coverage
- Colleague rewards and recognition program
- Discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
