Job Description
Hourly Pay Range: $18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Summer Nursing Program 2026 Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2026.
*Applicant must attach to the application one letter of recommendation from their professor to be considered.* Position Highlights: - Position: Nurse Intern (Nursing Student - Patient Care Technician)
- Location: Swedish Hospital, Chicago
- Student will commit to full-time Nurse Intern Program Schedule of 8 weeks. Program runs from June 1st - July 31st. Interns may not work the week of July 4th.
- Hours: Per Diem. Monday-Friday; possible weekend coverage; Commitment is 32 hours per week; day or pm shift.
- Three (eight-hour) or two (12-hour) days per week will be scheduled in the role of a nursing assistant on the home unit, working under the direction of an assigned staff nurse.
- One (eight-hour) day per week will be provided to "shadow" a nurse on a specialty unit. Shadow days as a nurse intern provides the opportunity to "follow" a staff RN, observe patient populations in the specialty, and perform skills under the RN's direct supervision.
- Nurse Interns may be scheduled for either the day or pm shift and may rotate at the end of the first 4 weeks. Scheduled nurse interns are not part of the unit staffing grid.
- Nurse Interns hired for the Summer Program may opt into the Year-Round Program. If the Nurse Intern does not choose to continue, employment will terminate after the eight-week commitment.
- Required Travel: Will travel to other Endeavor Health sites for new employee orientation and nursing orientation.
What you will do: General Summary: Nursing students function in the role of nurse intern by performing tasks related to the functioning of the nursing unit and the provision of patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. In addition, performs selected patient care tasks, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, while learning the role, skills, and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital, demonstrates a service orientation, and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the hospital.
- Performs patient care activities as directed.
- Performs selected patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment.
- Enhances own growth and development.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
What you will need: - High school graduate or equivalent
- Current enrollment in an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
- Current certification on IDPH's health care worker registry
- BLS through the American Heart Association
- Completed at least one clinical rotation
- Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or above during the Academic Year preferred
- Provide one letter of recommendation from their professor
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others
- Ability to effectively handle confidential information, stress, and organize time and tasks
Benefits: - Premium pay for eligible employees
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Discounted Parking
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit .
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website ( ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Daily paid, Full time, For contractors, Summer work, Monday to Friday, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Day shift, 2 days per week, 1 day per week,