Nursing Graduate - July 2026

Job description

New Graduate Nurse (GN) Program – Deaconess Illinois Hospitals Start your nursing career with confidence, support, and a team that invests in YOU. Position Purpose: Our Graduate Nurse Program is designed to help new nursing graduates seamlessly transition into their professional RN role. As a Graduate Nurse (GN), you’ll gain hands-on experience before receiving your RN license, working under the direct supervision of a dedicated RN preceptor. This structured, supportive environment gives you the opportunity to build confidence, strengthen your clinical skills, and care for complex patients within a highly collaborative team. Once you obtain your full Illinois RN license (required within 60 days), you will step directly into a full-time RN role within the Deaconess Illinois Hospital system. What You’ll Experience: One-on-one guidance and mentorship from an experienced RN preceptor A unit-based learning environment focused on growth and skill development Exposure to complex patient care while building a strong clinical foundation A smooth transition into a full-time RN position after licensure Qualifications: Education & Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nu...