Clinical Nurse (Part Time)
Alton, Illinois
Posted Oct 3 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour rotating
- License
- RN licenseLicenses &
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Licenses &
- License
- Valid RN license.
- Also asks
- Additional: Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safe practices.
Preferred
- Education
- Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Experience
- No prior experience required; 2+ years’ experience preferred for advanced roles.
- Experience
- OR experience is highly desirable.
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.
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Weekends required
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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Role
Overview
Provides direct patient care activities within established nursing standards, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Focuses on promoting patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and family.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural values.
- Participates in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in ongoing professional development.
Qualifications & Skills
- Required
Education
Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Licenses & Certifications:
Valid RN license.
Experience
No prior experience required; 2+ years’ experience preferred for advanced roles.
- Preferred
Skills
OR experience is highly desirable.
- Additional: Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safe practices.
Additional Notes: The role involves responding to calls within 45 minutes, participating in weekend rotations, and working 8-hour shifts. The position emphasizes patient safety, professional growth, and compliance with healthcare standards.
What's around it?
Alton, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,015/mo
- Household income
- $54,568/yr, all local households, not nurse pay