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Student Nurse Opportunities
Lurie Children's Student Nurse Opportunities is a rewarding way to begin your career in the care of children.
This program will provide an introduction to working in the pediatric healthcare setting. Student Nurses will function in a supportive role to a Registered Nurse, following the job description of a Student Nursing Assistant. They will work collaboratively with a dynamic health care team in the management of patient care allowing them to gain experience in communicating and working closely with diverse patient populations and complex family concerns. A comprehensive orientation will be provided. While working in this role, Student Nurses will have access to professional development opportunities, such as in-services, to learn about pediatric nursing in an acute care setting.
Application Process & Deadline
Please visit our career pages to view and apply for available openings.
| START DATES | Application Available |
| Application will close on the last day at 9 a.m. | |
| May 5, 2026 | January 5-12, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | |
| June 8, 2026 |
- Please apply early to ensure consideration. Job postings may be re-posted at a later time if a larger candidate pool is needed.
- Those candidates selected for interview will be contacted by phone or email.
- If there are no Student Nurse Assistant jobs listed on our website, this indicates we are not accepting resumes at this time.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program and/or graduate of an accredited nursing program within the past six months
- Completion of Nursing fundamentals course and first clinical rotation
- Must currently be in and maintain good academic standing in program
- Candidates will be required to submit an official school transcript verifying current enrollment and appropriate academic standing within their nursing program
- Qualified candidates must be able to work a minimum of 16 to 24 hours per department schedule/month, throughout the summer as well as the school year
- Current CPR certification
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
- Out-of-state applicants may be able to meet the monthly work requirement by working the required two to three shifts in one weekend, based on the unit's discretion
Interview Essentials
Interview Essentials
Interviews can be virtual, onsite or a combination of both. You may have 1:1 and/or panel interviews with staff from the unit.
Please refer to the timeline in the posting. Interviews will only take place during this timeframe.
You may be contacted via phone or email to schedule an interview, please be proactive in watching for this communication, including checking your junk/spam email.
Due to high volumes, we cannot guarantee all applicants will receive an interview. If you are not selected, we encourage you to reapply for future SNA cohorts, or a new grad RN residency program as applicable.
From Books to Bedside: Lurie Children’s Student Nurse Conference
As student nurses prepare to enter the nursing workforce, the transition to practice includes more than passing the NCLEX, licensure, and securing a job. Join us as we present the benefits of a RN residency program, tend to your wholeness of character as you transition, explore the career trajectories of several Lurie Children's nurses, and engage with Human Resources to gain helpful hints on how to find the right job for you.