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Summer 2027 Nursing Residency *May 2027 grads!

You'll work as part of the patient care team, helping with direct patient care until you pass the NCLEX.

Posted Sep 22 · New grads welcomed

License
RN license RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationIllinois RN license

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program Summer 2027 Nursing Residency *May 2027 grads!
License
Illinois RN license RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Check your license
Certification
ACLS within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 Days of hire ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 90 Days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln
Certification
BLS or CPR within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days of hire BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln
Education
Completed accredited RN program Nursing Residents have completed an accredited RN program but have not yet passed the NCLEX Exam.
Education
ADN degree ADN (Required)
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Mattoon staff RN rolesMattoon staff RN postings that state pay run $31/hr to $39/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $39/hr, across 43 postings.
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Pay set by experience within the range Pay based on experience

The role and schedule

Day to day
EKGs performs EKG’s and finger stick blood sugars and bladder scans
Day to day
finger-stick blood sugars
Day to day
bladder scans
Day to day
applying cardiac monitors Applies cardiac monitor in alignment with approved policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Day to day
helping with activities of daily living Assists with activities of daily living
Day to day
patient teaching Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Care model
relationship-based care Supports relationship-based care.

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program
Residency
Summer 2027 Nursing Residency *May 2027 grads!

The workplace

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing

Posted on 10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center’s careers page.

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Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding. Summer 2027 Nursing Residency *May 2027 grads! Nursing Residents have completed an accredited RN program but have not yet passed the NCLEX Exam.

Works as an integral part of the patient care team and assists in the provision of direct patient care. Once the NCLEX Exam is passed and the State of Illinois has issued an RN License they move to an RN role. Responsibilities Applies cardiac monitor in alignment with approved policies, procedures, and physician orders., Assessment- Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation.

Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data., Completes assigned tasks in alignment with infection control standards., Coordination of Care- Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients., Diagnosis - Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues., Documents and reports care delivered to patients under the direct supervision of an RN., Evaluation- Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Reports data and outcomes to as appropriate to physician and/or other disciplines., Implementation - Implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards., Knowledge - In collaboration with Leader/Director, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities., Outcomes Identification - Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation., Planning - Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes., Provides direct age-appropriate care to patients under the supervision of the RN or Patient Care Leader. Assists with activities of daily living, performs EKG’s and finger stick blood sugars and bladder scans., Relationships - Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team.

Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions., Supports relationship-based care., Teaching - Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Requirements ADN (Required)ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 90 Days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $39.12 - $60.64 Pay based on experience

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