School RN
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- BLS
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About the job
School RN
Salary: $100 per Transport (up to $200/day!)
School Transport Nurse (RN) - Harvard School District
Harvard, IL: $100 Per Transport | Earn Up to $200 Per Day | $1,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Nurses | Partnered with Harvard School District | School-Year Schedule with Summers Off
Make a Difference Before the School Day Even Begins
Maxim Healthcare is proud to partner with the Harvard School District in our search for compassionate and reliable Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide one-on-one care for students during their transportation to and from school.
This rewarding role allows you to combine your nursing expertise with a predictable schedule while helping students safely access their education each day. You'll provide individualized support during transportation and play an important part in ensuring a safe and comfortable ride for medically fragile students.
This opportunity resumes for the Fall 2026 school year.
Position Highlights
- $100 Per Transport
- Earn Up to $200 Per Day
- Consistent School-Based Schedule
- One-on-One Student Care
- All Care Plans Provided During Training
- Supportive Clinical Team
Schedule
Morning Route
- Start: 7:30 AM (arrive by 7:15 AM)
- Approximately finished by 9:00 AM
Afternoon Route
- Start: Approximately 1:25 PM
- End: Approximately 4:00 PM
Route Details
Morning Route
- One trip with two students
- Followed by a longer route with one student
Afternoon Route
- One longer route with two students on the first leg
- Return to school for a second transport with one student
Student Support Needs
Comprehensive training and care plans will be provided for all students.
Student A
- Non-verbal
- History of VNS-managed seizures
- Requires monitoring for secretion management
Student B
- GJ-tube feedings during morning and afternoon transport
- Seizure history with emergency medication available if needed
- Tracheostomy care during afternoon transportation
- No ventilator required
- Requires monitoring for airway safety and trach stability
Why Nurses Choose Maxim Healthcare
- Weekly Pay
- Competitive Compensation
- $1,000 Full-Time Sign-On Bonus
- Health, Dental, Vision, HSA & Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- MaxCare Awards & Recognition Program
- Ongoing Clinical Support & Training
- Meaningful One-on-One Care
- School Schedule with Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays Largely Free
What You'll Do
As a School Transport Nurse, you will
- Provide skilled nursing support during student transportation
- Monitor students with complex medical needs
- Administer care related to tracheostomies, G-tubes, seizure disorders, diabetes, and other medical conditions as needed
- Respond appropriately to changes in condition according to established care plans
- Communicate effectively with families, transportation teams, school staff, and clinical supervisors
- Ensure student comfort, safety, and well-being throughout each route
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with care protocols
Qualifications
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Current BLS Certification
- Current Health Certificate (per state regulations)
- Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
- One year of RN experience preferred
- Experience with trach care, enteral feeding, seizure management, or pediatric nursing is a plus
- Ability to follow detailed care plans and communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff
Help Students Arrive Safely and Ready to Learn
If you're looking for a unique nursing opportunity that combines flexibility, meaningful patient care, and a school-based schedule, we'd love to hear from you. Join Maxim Healthcare and play a vital role in supporting students and their families every single day.
Apply today and help us continue 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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