Registered Nurse; RN - New Graduate

USD $30.23/Yr. Max USD $48.37/Yr.

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Start your nursing career with confidence. As a New Graduate RN at Decatur Memorial Hospital, you'll receive the support you need to transition from student to professional nurse. Through a structured, nationally recognized Nurse Residency Program, you'll gain hands‑on experience in a collaborative environment, surrounded by experienced nurses, preceptors and mentors dedicated to your success.

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care that makes a real difference in patients' lives.
• Develop critical thinking and clinical judgment skills through structured training and mentorship.
• Work alongside experienced nurses, physicians and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Engage in a comprehensive Nurse Residency Program designed to strengthen your confidence and leadership skills.
• Participate in monthly residency sessions, collaborating with fellow new RNs to share experiences and best practices.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that drive better patient care and safety.

At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well‑being and career growth with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education opportunities
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Mental health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Local and national discounts

You’re a compassionate and motivated new graduate RN eager to develop your clinical skills and provide high‑quality patient care.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
• Active or pending RN license in Illinois
• BLS certification required

• New graduate RNs encouraged to apply (no experience required)
• Strong interest in evidence‑based practice and continuous learning
  
  Ability to thrive in a team‑oriented patient‑centered environment

• Deliver safe, high‑quality nursing care across various hospital units.
• Monitor patient conditions, administer medications and document care accurately.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort and satisfaction throughout the care process.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders, educators and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols and regulatory standards.
• Engage in professional development, mentorship programs and ongoing learning opportunities.

This position is based at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.

Jessica Brown, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner