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Registered Nurse (RN)/Nurse Extern II - Spring/Summer 2027 New Graduates

HSHS · Sheboygan, WI · $36.50–$55.50 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You'd start as a Nurse Extern II before graduating in spring or summer 2027. What do you want to get out of that time?

What they are checking: Whether they see the extern period as a way to build skills and relationships before licensure.

Tell me about the most challenging patient you cared for in clinicals.

What they are checking: Whether they can reflect on difficult care and what they learned from it.

Which units or specialties interest you, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about fit so they can be matched to a unit they will stay on.

How do you take care of yourself during stressful stretches like finals and clinicals?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy coping habits that protect against early burnout.

How are you preparing for the NCLEX?

What they are checking: Whether they have a concrete plan so they can move into the RN role on schedule.

What draws you to working at a mission-driven Catholic health system like HSHS?

What they are checking: Whether their values fit the organization's mission and patient-centered care.

What would you do

A nurse asks you to do a skill you've only practiced in the lab. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their experience and ask for supervision rather than bluffing.

How would you handle a preceptor who is short with you on a busy shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay professional and keep learning without taking it personally.

What would you do if you saw a staff member skip hand hygiene before entering a room?

What they are checking: Whether they would speak up for patient safety even as the newest person on the unit.

About the work

Your patient tells you they have new chest pain. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they act immediately, get the nurse and know the basic steps for possible cardiac pain.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $36.50 - $55.50 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. HSHS is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our healthcare team. We have an excellent opportunity for Spring/Summer 2027 graduate nurses looking to transition into a rewarding nursing career. You are eligible to start as a Nurse Extern II during your last semester of school and transition right into your RN position once you obtain your license! Apply today to talk to our New Grad Recruiter about which of our units have opportunities that may meet your interests and goals!!! Position Specifics: • Schedule: Full time and Part time Night opportunities • Core Function: Nursing Students • Facility: St. Nicholas Hospital • Location: Sheboygan, WI • Sign On: Up to $10,000 in most areas • Compensation that aligns with your experience Applicant must not require sponsorship for an employment visa, either now or in the future. Education Qualifications • Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required. • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred. Experience Qualifications • Experience in healthcare is preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required. • Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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