Frequently Asked Questions
What shift options are available?
Rush-Copley has shift options to accommodate many different lifestyles and needs. Our units offer 8 hour and 12 hour shift options. For many units, shifts begin at the 7am, 3pm, and 11pm, but some units have staggered start times. A weekender program and unit-based registry program are also available.
Since staffing and scheduling are subject to specific unit needs and the availability of staff, not all options are available on all units. Staffing and scheduling options can be explored with the unit manager at the time of interview.
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Do you have a clinical ladder?
Yes! Our clinical ladder program, CAPS, allows nurses to advance in their unit while remaining in touch with patients at the bedside. While proceeding up the clinical ladder, our nurses earn a monetary bonus aside from their annual merit review and increase.
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Do you hire new graduates?
Most areas welcome new nursing graduates, although the capability to hire recent grads may be limited in some specialty areas.
After you graduate from nursing school, you will receive an "Application Approval" letter from the Continental Testing Service; this is your permit to work as a "license pending" nurse (RNLP)*. Shortly thereafter, you will receive an "Authorization to Test" letter from the National Council for Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Testing Center. You can then make arrangements to take the NCLEX exam.
You may work as an RNLP for three months. Once you pass your boards, you may work as an RNLP for up to one additional month while your Illinois nursing license is processed.
NOTE: If you are graduating from a nursing school in a state other than Illinois and you plan to work in Illinois, be sure to inform your school that you want to apply for an Illinois license. This will save you time and money by only applying once.
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What does the orientation process involve?
In addition to a two-day general orientation session at Rush-Copley, all new nursing employees must attend a three-day Nursing Orientation program, laying the foundation for success at Rush-Copley. In these sessions, representatives from various departments throughout the organization present information about patient care and staff support services.
In addition to the Nursing Orientation sessions, each nursing unit presents a specific program for new staff nurses. A plan is customized in conjunction with the new nurse’s experience and core set of clinical knowledge to care for patients in each area. Clinical orientation time varies for each nurse and ranges from 4-12 weeks.
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What is the nurse to patient ratio at Rush-Copley?
This ratio varies from unit to unit, depending on specialty area and level of care. Rush-Copley practices safe patient to nurse ratios.
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How can I submit a resume?
Your can submit your resume in one of the following ways:
- Apply Online at Rush-Copley's Career Center. Search the site's extensive listings to find nursing opportunities that suit your skills and experience.
- By Mail To:
Rush-Copley Medical Center
Human Resources
2000 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
- Fax your resume to: 630-978-6860
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Do you offer a free BSN completion program?
Yes! In conjunction with Aurora University, Rush-Copley offers a FREE, on-site BSN completion program for its nurses.
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Does Rush-Copley offer positions to nursing students?
Yes! After a nursing student has completed his or her first clinical in a hospital setting, they are eligible to apply for a Nurse Tech position. This position does not include benefits and is a zero-based hour position. This means you can place school first and work second. Nurse managers work with the Nurse Techs to create a schedule that accommodates your busy school life. We love to have our Nurse Techs work more during holiday breaks and summer vacation.
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