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
Our RN Residency Programs are officially open for applicants! Please use the link below to apply:
- 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
Our RN Residency Programs are officially open for applicants! Please use the link below to apply:
- 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).
Nurse Resident Program
The Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital Nurse Resident Program is a 12-month program offering a comprehensive and personalized learning experience for nurse residents, guiding them as they advance their knowledge, skills and leadership qualities in the clinical setting.
Program overview
Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital Resident Program is designed to help new graduate nurses and those newer to acute care nursing build a strong foundation for successful, rewarding careers as professional registered nurses. With guidance from our leaders and Magnet-recognized nurses, nurse residents gain hands-on experience, strengthen communication and critical thinking skills and develop the ability to improve quality outcomes, preparing them to begin their nursing careers with confidence.
To complete the program, nurse residents must attend four foundation classes, participate in at least seven monthly enrichment sessions, and engage in a unit- or hospital-based committee/activity.
Practice settings include:
- Medical-surgical
- Intermediate care
- Critical care
- Emergency department
- Pediatric acute care
- Surgical services
- Labor & delivery
- Maternal/child
- NICU
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 license (RN) 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
- 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
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 sflint [at] nch.org (sflint[at]nch[dot]org).
Nursing Transition to Practice Program
The Endeavor Health Swedish Nursing Transition to Practice Program is a 12-month program that supports newly licensed nurses’ progression from education to practice.
Program overview
Our Nursing Transition to Practice Program has three components designed to translate nursing theory into practice: in-class learning time, monthly team building sessions and hands-on skills. Nurse residents participate in an active learning environment led by Magnet-recognized nurses and leaders committed to their ongoing development.
The program consists of three complementary components:
- New Nurse Skills Boot Camp
- One full day of hands-on skills stations to strengthen your procedure skills
- Transition to Practice (TTP) classes
- 25 hours of classroom time
- Case scenarios and trending topics in nursing
- Peer support
- Meet time does not interfere with orientation on unit
- New Nurse Squad (N2 Squad)
- Meets once a month for one year (each meeting is two hours long)
- Provides continued peer and organizational support for new graduate nurses through team building exercises and expert speakers, including the chief nursing officer, chief of surgery, pastoral care, the legal department and committee leaders
Curriculum and program highlights:
- Leadership
- Evidence-based practice
- Research
- Conflict and incivility
- Ethical nursing practice
- Nursing informatics
- Collaborative practice
- Communication and team dynamics
- Quality and safety
- Hot topics in nursing
- Code response
- Employee wellness
- Group reflection and knowledge sharing
Practice settings include:
- Intensive care
- Intermediate care
- Cardiac care
- Emergency department
- Medical-surgical
- Labor & delivery
- Mother/baby
- Operating room
- Post-anesthesia care
- Behavioral health
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
- 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
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 Ktranchita [at] schosp.org (Ktranchita[at]schosp[dot]org)
