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RN Residency and Nurse Extern II

Hospital Sisters Health System · Registered Nurse · Various Units · Springfield, IL
Full-timeNight shiftWeekend shift
$70,720–$106,080/yr~$34–$51/hr
Role summary

This dual-track opportunity allows nursing students to start as a Nurse Extern II during their final semester and transition directly into a Registered Nurse residency upon graduation. The role is based at St. John's Hospital and includes a sign-on bonus for approved units.

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[![Hospital Sisters Health System](https://dev-jbk-ai.s3.amazonaws.com/company-logos/d-uploads/1750829803206-hospital_sisters_health_system.png)](https://www.hshs.org/gfj/) # RN Residency and Nurse Extern II - Winter 2026 grads **Company: [Hospital Sisters Health System](https://www.hshs.org/)** **Location** **:** Springfield, IL, US **Salary** **:** $34.00-$51.00 per hour **Share :** [Facebook](https://facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hshs.org%2Fgfj%2Frn-residency-and-nurse-extern-ii-winter-2026-grads-springfield-il-69b9238ecb26f703acbf1720)[Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet/?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hshs.org%2Fgfj%2Frn-residency-and-nurse-extern-ii-winter-2026-grads-springfield-il-69b9238ecb26f703acbf1720)[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hshs.org%2Fgfj%2Frn-residency-and-nurse-extern-ii-winter-2026-grads-springfield-il-69b9238ecb26f703acbf1720)[Mail](mailto:?subject=RN%20Residency%20and%20Nurse%20Extern%20II%20-%20Winter%202026%20grads&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hshs.org%2Fgfj%2Frn-residency-and-nurse-extern-ii-winter-2026-grads-springfield-il-69b9238ecb26f703acbf1720) [Apply for this job](https://jobs.hshs.org/job/c381_365_R1035636/RN%20Residency%20and%20Nurse%20Extern%20II%20-%20Winter%202026%20grads?state=IL&category=clinical+care&source=Jobiak) [![Hospital Sisters Health System](https://dev-jbk-ai.s3.amazonaws.com/company-logos/d-uploads/1750829803206-hospital_sisters_health_system.png)](https://www.hshs.org/gfj/) [Apply for this job](https://jobs.hshs.org/job/c381_365_R1035636/RN%20Residency%20and%20Nurse%20Extern%20II%20-%20Winter%202026%20grads?state=IL&category=clinical+care&source=Jobiak) JobDetails **Posted On:** 10/16/2026 **Valid Through:** 11/13/2026 **Employment Type:** FULL TIME **Job ID:** 69b9238ecb26f703acbf1720 **Postal Code:** 62701 **Description** **Pay Range:** $34.00 - $51.00 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Now is the best time to start your career as a Registered Nurse (RN)! HSHS is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our healthcare team. 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! Position Specifics: Department: Various units Core Function: Nursing Students Schedule: Full time, 36 hrs/wk, Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) \| Weekend and holiday rotation Facility: St. John's Hospital Location: Springfield, IL Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 for approved units Compensation that aligns with your experience **Education 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 Qualifications** - Previous healthcare or service industry experience is preferred. **Certifications, Licenses and Registrations** - 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. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. **Benefits:** 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! 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