Nurse Extern

Pay Range

$18.00 - $25.20. Actual pay rate is based on experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Get hands‑on work experience in patient care while enrolled in nursing school. You will care for patients of all ages, ensuring care is tailored to meet individual needs and aligns with established standards of practice. This role offers an opportunity to enhance clinical skills, collaborate with healthcare teams, and prepare for a future nursing career.

• Department:
  Various Units
• Core Function:
  Nursing Students
• Schedule:
  
  PRN, part time or full time. Days, Nights or Rotating shift.
• Facility:
  St. Mary's Hospital
• Location:
  
  Decatur, IL
• Compensation aligns with experience

Applicant must not require sponsorship for an employment visa, either now or in the future.

Must be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed at least one semester to apply. Provides support to the nursing team while gaining hands‑on clinical experience in a hospital setting.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited ADN, BSN or MSN program, or graduated with ADN or BSN within the previous 1 year. Must have successfully completed at least one clinical rotation.

• Successfully completed at least one medical‑surgical clinical rotation.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow flexibility.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more.
• Other benefits include wellness program with incentives, employer‑paid life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program,  coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more.

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.