RN Residency Program - Edward Hospital

Hourly Pay Range :

$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights :

Position : Registered Nurse Resident

Location : Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL

Full Time : 36 hours / week

Hours : This position requires availability for one of two 12-hour shifts.

Day Shift : 7 : 00 AM - 7 : 30 PM

Night Shift : 7 : 00 PM - 7 : 30 AM

Rotating weekends and holidays

Endeavor Health Edward Hospital is offering positions in the following departments : Cardiac Telemetry (CTU 2 & 8, 3 and 7), Medical Oncology, Pulmonary Medicine, Ortho / Spine, Surgical Care, and Critical Care.

Edward Hospital RN Resident Program - Starting March 2, 2026

What you will need :

Required Education, Skills, and / or Experience, Certifications, and / or Licenses :

Baccalaureate Degree or higher in Nursing (preferred)

Internal and external candidates with an Associate's Degree in Nursing may be considered. The RN must obtain a Baccalaureate Degree or higher in Nursing within five years of the start date into the RN position. Associate degree candidates require approval from the Chief Nursing Officer.

Required Certification and / or License :

Current CPR card issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license.

If the State of Illinois Registered Nurse license is not obtained before hire, candidate can obtain employment as a license-pending registered nurse and practice under the direction of a registered professional nurse until license to practice is received or until license is denied if the following criteria are met.

Official written notification of passing NCLEX and Illinois RN license application, including payment of required fees upon position start date.

The State of Illinois RN license must be obtained within 90 days from the official date of passing the licensure exam as inscribed on the formal written notification.

The 3-month license pending period may be extended if more time is needed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to process the licensure application.

If the State of Illinois RN license is not obtained within 90 days of position start date, employee will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Nurse Resident Program Summary :

Endeavor Health Edward Hospital is proud to offer its semi-annual Nurse Residency Program. Our program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. Accreditation with distinction is the highest level of recognition awarded and reflects our commitment to excellence in supporting newly licensed nurses as they transition into professional practice. When you join our program, you become part of a respected, structured, and supportive environment designed to help you grow with confidence and competence.

Accredited workplace settings at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital include : Medical, Surgical, Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Step-Down and Critical Care

What you will do :

Provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures.

Participate in unit specific orientation which provides experiential learning at the bedside, supervised acquisition of skills, training, and practice in the use of clinical equipment, documentation, and other information systems.

Actively participate in program activities with peers including didactic lecture, group discussion, simulation training, and reflective learning exercises.

Progress through "task-based" learning to demonstrating critical thinking by anticipating and understanding you patients' needs, to effectively intervene to achieve desired patient outcomes.

Demonstrate effective use of communication and conflict management strategies to promote safe, seamless, and person-centered care.

Collaborate with the interprofessional team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.

Consult with patient, families and interprofessional team members on ethical issues including end of life, palliative care, and hospice transition.

Benefits (For full-time or part-time positions) :

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, Pet, and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect, and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.