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Student Nurse Tech - Per Diem

Rush Specialty Hospital

Chicago, Illinois

You'll help patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care.

Posted Sep 10 · Applications close Sep 10, 2027

Shift and hours
Day shift Schedule: Per Diem, Day Shift
Unit and setting
Hospital providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recoveryChronic, critically ill post-ICU patients
License
RN license
Term
Per Diem Schedule: Per Diem, Day Shift

Do you qualify?

Certification
BLS certification, required upon hire BLS certification required upon hire
Also asks
Enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program)
Also asks
Proof of completing first-year nursing fundamentals (or equivalent) must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing (or equivalent)
Also asks
Basic nursing techniques, procedures and aseptic practice Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices
Also asks
Effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, physicians and staff

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most Illinois PRN postingsIllinois PRN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $48/hr, across 390 postings.
Night differential
plus shift differential for night and/or weekend shifts plus shift differential for night and/or weekend shifts
Extra pay
Shift differential for night and/or weekend shifts
Eligibility
401k after reaching 1,000 hours in the first anniversary year or a later calendar yearreaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year

Benefits

  • Benefits401k after reaching 1,000 hours in the first anniversary year or a later calendar yearPart time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
  • BenefitsBenefits supporting financial, work/life and emotional well-beingWe offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members.
  • Extensive orientation program
  • 401k eligibility for part time/per diem positions after reaching 1,000 hours within first anniversary or subsequent calendar year

The role and schedule

Day to day
Vital signs, height, weight and demographic intake Obtain vital signs, height, weight and demographic data
Day to day
Catheter removal, fingerstick glucose, bladder scans, specimen collection, ostomy 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
Day to day
Peripheral IV removal as the RN directs, not above the antecubital fossa Remove peripheral IV’s as directed by RN (may not remove any IV’s located in antecubital fossa or higher)
Day to day
Meal and snack delivery, feeding, and intake documentation Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients who are unable to feed themselves and document oral intake
Day to day
Turning and positioning immobile patients Turn and position immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participate in mobility program
Day to day
Transporting patients to and from treatment centers Transport patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers
Weekends
Weekends required
Details
Extensive orientation program Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Details
Possible path to full-time work Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

The workplace

Rush Specialty Hospital
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, 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?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

Posted on Rush Specialty Hospital’s careers page.

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  • Overview
  • Position: Student Nurse Tech
  • Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule

Per Diem, Day Shift

Compensation

$23 per hour plus

  • shift differential for night and/or weekend shifts

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). RUSH 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 Technician 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.

Why Join Us

Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

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 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?

In Chicago, IL

Chicago, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent
$1,440/mo
Household income
$77,902/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Chicago, IL

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