RN Novice Nurse Program
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
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This posting states $30–$38 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in Illinois post a median of $45.80 an hour, the middle half $41.63–$47.75, across 1,495 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in Illinois earn a median of $46.15 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Salary: $30 - $38 / hr
Novice Nurse RN Program | Jumpstart Your Nursing Career with Maxim Healthcare
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Caregivers!
Are you a new graduate RN or a nurse with less than one year of experience looking for the right place to grow your career?
Maxim Healthcare's Novice Nurse Training Program is designed specifically for Registered Nurses who want hands-on experience, individualized mentorship, and the confidence to excel in patient care.
You'll work one-on-one with a patient in a home setting while partnering with an experienced Maxim nurse who will provide real-time coaching, training, and support. This unique program allows you to build critical nursing skills in a supportive environment while making a meaningful difference in a patient's life.
What You'll Gain
- One-on-one mentorship from an experienced Maxim nurse
- Hands-on patient care experience
- Training in ventilator, tracheostomy, and G-tube management
- Development of care management and critical thinking skills
- Real-time feedback and clinical guidance
- 24/7 support from our clinical leadership team
- The opportunity to build confidence and experience in a homecare setting
Why Join Maxim Healthcare?
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for Full-Time Caregivers
- Competitive pay
- Weekly paychecks
- Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- MaxCare Awards Program
- Ongoing mentorship and professional development
- Supportive team culture focused on your success
Responsibilities
- Utilize the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and contracted services
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and document patient response
- Monitor patient progress and evaluate outcomes related to established goals
- Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate updates to the physician and clinical supervisor
- Document all care coordination and physician collaboration accurately in the medical record
- Ensure a safe patient environment while following infection control and universal precaution standards
- Provide high-quality, compassionate care in a home setting
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current CPR certification
- Current PPD or Chest X-Ray, if applicable
- Less than 12 months of nursing experience
Start Your Career with Confidence
The transition from nursing school to independent practice can be challenging - but you don't have to do it alone. Maxim Healthcare's Novice Nurse Program is built to provide the training, mentorship, and support you need to become a confident and successful nurse.
Whether you're a recent graduate or have less than one year of experience, this program offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your clinical skills while providing life-changing care to patients in their homes.
Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career with Maxim Healthcare's Novice Nurse RN Program.
Maxim Healthcare - Elevating Care to Empower Lives
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
From Maxim Healthcare Services's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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