Student Nurse Tech - Full-time
Select Specialty Hospital - Quad Cities
Davenport, Iowa
Select Specialty Hospital - Quad Cities is a specialty hospital.
Posted Sep 28 · Applications close Sep 28, 2027 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- Certification
- BLS certification required upon hire
- Education
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) - must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing (or equivalent)
- Also asks
- Minimum
- Also asks
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to follow written and verbal instructions, and to maintain effective working relations with others including patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices
- Also asks
- Additional Data
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Iowa staff postingsIowa staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $47/hr, across 337 postings.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Select Specialty Hospital - Quad Cities’ careers page.
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- Overview
- Position: Student Nurse Tech (Future Registered Nurse) Full-Time Day or Night
- Location: Davenport, IA
Schedule
Full-Time
Compensation
$19.00 per hour This position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) and must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing (or equivalent). Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Unlock your nursing potential as a Student Nurse Tech with us. Come join our team and acquire diverse, hands-on experience that will prepare you for success in your nursing career. We customize experiences to align with nursing education and NCLEX requirements.
We support your career growth and personal well-being
Start Strong : Student Nurse Tech (SNT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting Invest in Your Future : 100% company-paid scholarship (BSN), tuition reimbursement, and continuing education Elevate Your
Skills
13-week New Graduate Registered Nurse program Ease the Burden : Student debt benefit program Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and 401(K) with company match Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Obtain vital signs, height, weight and demographic data Assist patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care Assist with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, bladder scans, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care and emptying drainage receptacles/tubes Remove peripheral IV’s as directed by RN (may not remove any IV’s located in antecubital fossa or higher) Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients who are unable to feed themselves and document oral intake Turn and position immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participate in mobility program Transport patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) - must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing (or equivalent) Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to follow written and verbal instructions, and to maintain effective working relations with others including patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates. BLS certification required upon hire Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
What's around it?
Davenport, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% below the US average
- Median rent
- $978/mo
- Household income
- $66,200/yr, all local households, not nurse pay