Specialty Nurse Intern, Adult Emergency Department - Registry

Position Overview

2025 Specialty Nurse Intern Program - Adult Emergency Department (Full-time, Day Shift & Night Shift Available). In conjunction with the University of Chicago Medicine’s mission to provide superior health care, the Specialty Nurse Intern is a nursing student who provides patient care in specialty areas under the direction of a registered nurse. In this year‐round internship, students are matched with the Adult Emergency Department for the duration of the academic program, with a formal internship lasting throughout the entire academic year and the expectation to work 2 years post‐graduation. We are looking for candidates with a passion to work for UChicago!

Key Responsibilities

• Submit your application and required documents; a recruiter will connect with you via email and schedule Zoom interviews.
• Perform clinical duties in the Adult Emergency Department under RN supervision, working flexible 12-hour shifts (including day, night, and some weekend shifts) throughout the academic year.
• Uphold UChicago Medicine’s core values by demonstrating accountability, proactive decision-making, and dedication to patient care.
• Exhibit behaviors such as Courage & Conviction, making thoughtful decisions, and embracing PRIDE Values while working in a dynamic clinical environment.

Required Qualifications

• BLS (CPR) Certification
• Two professional reference letters (one required from a nursing instructor)
• Copy of your most recent transcript
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 250-word essays on “What being a nurse means to you?” and “How this program will help you achieve your future goals as a nurse?”
• Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited ADN, BSN, or direct-entry MSN program and entering your final year in the fall of 2025
• Upload all documents and reference letters via your candidate profile; all required documents must be submitted prior to your scheduled interview

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation & Benefits: UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency. The full-time (1.0 FTE) pay range is based on current market data and candidate qualifications, with adjustments for internal equity and collective bargaining considerations where applicable.
• Comprehensive benefits options are available—review details at UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
• Required compliance with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination policy, pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.