Clinical Nurse I (RN)
Stanford Health Care
California, United States0–1040 yrs1h agovia LinkedInH-1B sponsor · 0 entry-level filings · may be cap-exempt
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1040 years
- Must know
- CPR / BLS
- Nice to have
- Patient care
- Work
- On-site in California
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care96%CPR / BLS29%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 8, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Stanford Health Care invites highly motivated and committed new graduate nurses to apply for the Clinical Nurse I (RN) – New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. This comprehensive, one-year program begins on April 12, 2027, and includes over 350 hours of direct clinical orientation with a trained preceptor, plus over 100 hours of additional clinical education, immersive training, and dedicated Nurse Residency Program seminars.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner.
- Practice within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies.
- Perform all steps of the nursing process: assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
- Coordinate care with other providers.
- Teach patients and families the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications.
- Partner with the patient's family to deliver family-centered care.
- Monitor the quality of nursing care provided.
- Be responsible for own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population.
- Contribute to the nursing profession through activities such as teaching others and sharing expertise.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Accredited ADN, BSN, or MSN nursing program.
- California RN license (verification required no later than February 12, 2027).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications issued by the American Heart Association (ACLS may be required by cost center).
- 0 to 1040 hours of paid RN work experience by the cohort start date.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited ADN, BSN, or MSN nursing program by April 2027 (accredited online programs accepted).
- School of nursing graduation date, as shown on transcripts, must be between October 2025 and April 2027.
Available Specialty Areas (April 12, 2027 Cohort)
- Inpatient Surgical Units
- Inpatient Medicine Units
- Inpatient Oncology
- Inpatient Float Pool
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Inpatient Clinical Trials
Applicant Timeline / Next Steps
- Application Period: Monday, November 9, 2026, at 12:01 AM through Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
- Application Deadline: Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Required Submission Materials
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts (official or unofficial accepted)
- Online Application
Location
- Stanford Health Care - Palo Alto, California
Work Environment
- Involves considerable exertion such as frequent lifting of patients and equipment, bending and stooping, and walking.
- Moderate risks or discomforts requiring special safety precautions (e.g., exposure to contagious disease, radiation, infection, or working with emotionally disturbed patients).
- May be required to use protective clothing or gear.
- Category I Blood Borne Pathogens - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
This role is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA).