Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

Transition to Practice Program:

Our Transition to Practice Program bridges educational and professional development through:

·       Advanced competencies

·       Evidence-based case review

·       Peer debriefing

·       Simulation training

·       Skill refinement

The goal of the program is to equip new graduate nurses with the education and hands-on experience needed for a successful transition into clinical practice.

 

Program Highlights: 

·       Six Sessions (11 month) Transition to Practice Program 

·       8-12 weeks of new graduate orientation with an appointed preceptor 

Eligibility Requirements: 

Candidates must:

·       Be completing their final semester of an accredited AND/BSN/MSN program within six months or have graduated within the last six months of the start of the program. 

·       Hold a valid Illinois RN license verified by the IDFPR website or have official NCLEX exam results indicating eligibility to practice under pending license by time of the start of the program. 

·       Possess a BLS CPR card through American Heart Association. 

Work Shift Details:

, Hiring decisions are based on a match between candidate skills and the availability of shifts aligned with current nursing needs. While most newly graduated RNs are typically hired into Full-Time Night shift (7:00PM –7:00 AM) positions, we value exceptional talent and may consider other available shift options when appropriate.  

Available Units Include: 

·       Medical Surgical 
·       Telemetry 
·       Neurology 
·       Oncology 
·       Inpatient Surgical Post-Op 
 
*These departments are foundational floors to build and perfect your skills as a new graduate nurse. 

Compensation

·       The pay for the New Grad RN position is $35. 00 per hour.
·       The new graduate nurse may be hired into a Graduated Nurse Assistant (GNA) position prior to completing license requirements at a pay rate of $27.00 per hour.  

Department:

HUMAN RESOURCES

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.   

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

·       Medical, Dental and Vision plans

·       Life Insurance

·       Flexible Spending Account

·       Other voluntary benefit plans

·       PTO and Sick time

·       401(k) plan with a match

·       Wellness program

·       Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.  However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$35.00 - $42.50

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.