Nurse Extern II

Department: 35811 Aurora St. Lukes South Shore - Med Surg: IU 3rd Floor

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 8

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1 shift per week. Shift may vary (Days, PMs, NOCs)

Pay Range: $21.45 - $32.20

Nurse Extern opportunity St. Luke's South Shore for May 2026 grads.

Start as a nurse extern and have the opportunity to transition to a nursing position post graduation. Start your nursing career as a Newly Licensed RN with the same team you had the opportunity to work during your externship. This will make your transition an easier one with less ambiguities.

Join us at the Shore!

Must be available to start December 29, 2025 or January 12, 2026

8 - hours a week required.

• Experience a true Orthopedic Med/Surg environment on 3
  
  MESG, South Shore’s primary surgical unit, where you'll care for patients recovering from procedures like total knee replacements, bowel resections, and amputations.
• Broaden your clinical exposure with a diverse mix of medical cases—from pneumonia and DKA to alcohol withdrawal—and stable pediatric patients aged 16+, all within a fast‑paced 33-bed unit averaging 28 patients daily.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
• Successful completion of Med/Surg 1 and pharmacology.
• Unofficial transcript required at time of offer.

• Support patient care under RN supervision by assisting with daily activities, vital signs, and medication administration while gaining hands‑on clinical experience.
• Build foundational nursing skills through collaboration, observation, and participation in care planning, emergency response, and team communication.

• 8 hours a week required until graduation

Find a career you’ll love at Aurora St. Luke's South Shore. If you’re looking for state‑of‑the‑art care in your community, Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore provides the care your family needs, close to home.

Our staff is committed to medical excellence as well as compassionate care. We're focused on treating you, and not just your condition.

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• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
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• Paid Time Off programs.
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• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

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