The nursing residency and transition to practice programs at Endeavor Health are designed to help new nurse graduates succeed as they enter the clinical setting as registered nurses. By combining guided classroom instruction with dynamic clinical practicum experience, new graduate nurses are able to build competence in a safe, nurturing learning environment — and ultimately thrive in the clinical setting.
Leading the next generation of nurses
Endeavor Health is proud to offer multiple nursing residency and transition to practice programs within our eight Magnet-recognized hospitals and one behavioral health hospital. We provide our new nurse graduates and those newer to nursing with the opportunity to learn from some of the best nurses and leaders in healthcare, who are committed to their ongoing professional and personal growth. Explore our new nurse graduate opportunities.
Nurse Resident Program
Endeavor Health Edward Hospital Nurse Resident Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. Accreditation with distinction is the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Accreditation Program.
Current sites included in this accreditation are:
- Endeavor Health Edward Hospital
Current practice settings included in this accreditation are:
- Medical
- Surgical
- Medical-surgical
- Oncology
- Step down
- Critical care
Program overview
Endeavor Health Edward Hospital’s Nurse Resident Program is designed for newly licensed RNs with less than 12 months of nursing experience. The residency program is a comprehensive 12-month program that focuses on the acquisition of knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, seamless and person-centered care. Our cohort model cultivates peer support and camaraderie among the residents.
Upon hire into the Nurse Resident Program, nurse residents immediately begin orienting to their designated unit. Unit orientation is coordinated by unit leadership and facilitated by our Magnet-recognized preceptors.
What you will need
Required license/certification
- State of Illinois Registered Nurse license or official written notification of passing NCLEX and proof of application for RN licensure to the state of Illinois
- Current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare providers issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Required education & skills
- Baccalaureate degree or higher in Nursing (BS or BSN)
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) may be considered. ADN candidates require approval from the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, ability to prioritize, and ability to receive and follow through on directions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
The RN resident position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Term life/AD&D coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement savings plan 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive wellness programs that support your physical, emotional, mental and financial health
How to apply
- We’re not accepting applications at this time. Please check back soon for updates on applying to the summer 2025 cohort.
- We recommend applying 2-3 months before graduation.
Questions? Please email RNResident [at] EEHealth.org (RNResident[at]EEHealth[dot]org).
Nurse Residency Program
Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital Nurse Residency Program achieved re-accreditation with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. Accreditation with distinction is the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Accreditation Program.
Current sites included in this accreditation are:
- Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital
Current practice settings included in this accreditation are:
- Medical
- Labor & delivery
- Ante & postpartum
- Cardiovascular
- Medical-surgical:
- Surgical oncology
- Ortho/neuro/spine
- Cardiovascular/telemetry services
- Critical care and family birthing centers (limited opportunities)
- Successful expansion into procedural and surgical services
Program overview
Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital’s unique 10-month transition to practice program consists of two phases of clinical professional development, led by our Magnet-recognized preceptors and facilitators providing an outlet for reflection, feedback and continued development.
During Phase 1, medical-surgical nurse residents rotate between several inpatient clinical settings before ultimately calling a unit “home.” Guided by a preceptor, nurse residents practice time management, prioritization, person-centered care and critical thinking. Nurse residents spend 32-36 hours per week in clinical, hands-on orientation and 4-8 hours per week in the classroom.
During Phase 2, nurse residents shift to independent nursing practice. Classroom activities are focused on refining clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills and creating a sense of ownership in nursing practice. Completion of the residency program culminates with meeting professional developmental milestones and the presentation of an evidence-based practice project to peers and nursing leaders throughout the organization.
Benefits
The RN resident position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Term life/AD&D coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement savings plan 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive wellness programs that support your physical, emotional, mental and financial health
What you will need
Required license/certification
- State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or official written notification of passing NCLEX and proof of application for RN licensure to the state of Illinois
- Current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare providers issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Required education & skills
- Baccalaureate degree or higher in Nursing (BS or BSN)
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) may be considered. ADN candidates require approval from the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, ability to prioritize, and ability to receive and follow through on directions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
How to apply
- We’re not accepting applications at this time. Please check back soon for updates on applying to the summer 2025 cohort.
- We recommend applying 2-3 months before graduation.
Questions? Please email RNResident [at] EEHealth.org (RNResident[at]EEHealth[dot]org).
Transition to Practice Program
Our Transition to Practice Program is a 12-month program offering an adaptive learning experience for new graduate nurses and those newer to acute care nursing, enabling them to build the skills to confidently transition to the clinical setting.
Program overview
Our Transition to Practice Program offers a well-rounded, flexible and individualized learning experience. Using a variety of educational methods and technologies, our program is designed to adapt educational content to all practice areas.
During the program, nurses will be assigned a facilitator or preceptor from our Magnet-recognized nursing team to help ensure a successful transition into nursing. Nurses will also apply their knowledge and skills throughout an ongoing evidence-based project, which is designed to help transfer their learning experience to the clinical setting as a new nurse.
Curriculum concepts include:
- Specialty care and clinical decision making
- Communication and collaboration
- Safety and continuous quality improvement
- Technology and informatics
- Evidence-based project workshops
- Leadership and professional development
Practice settings include:
- Medical-surgical
- Intensive care
- Emergency department
- Ambulatory care
- Post-anesthesia care
- Operating room
- Labor and delivery/LDRP
- Maternal/child
- Women’s health
- NICU
- Pediatrics
- Behavioral health
- Procedural areas (i.e., GI lab)
Benefits
The RN resident position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Term life/AD&D coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement savings plan 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive wellness programs that support your physical, emotional, mental and financial health
Program requirements
- State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or official written notification of passing NCLEX and proof of application for RN licensure to the state of Illinois
- Current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare providers issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- New graduate nurses and experienced nurses new to the acute care setting:
- If a nurse is hired and held a nursing position in a field separate from acute care (i.e., home health or long-term care), Nursing Professional Development & Advancement will meet with the manager to determine if inclusion into the program is in the nurse's best interest.
How to apply
- There are four cohorts each year based on the new employee’s hire date:
- Green (December, January, February)
- Purple (March, April, May)
- Blue (June, July, August)
- Orange (September, October, November)
- No application is required. New graduates are automatically enrolled in the program upon hire into a staff nurse position.
- View staff nurse job opportunities.
Questions? Please email npdrcoordinators [at] Northshore.org (npdrcoordinators[at]Northshore[dot]org).
