RN New Grad Nurse Residency Program

About the Role

This is a full-time benefited position designed for New Graduate RNs starting a career in the adult acute care environment. The program is a 12-month commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise nursing care as established by CMH standards of care.
• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients within a patient care unit.
• Utilize the nursing process to assure comprehensive nursing care to a wide variety of patients and families.
• Manage day-to-day clinical activities.
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing professional discretion and independent judgment.
• Participate in a 12-week preceptorship program divided into four areas, facilitated by content experts.
• Engage in team training opportunities with Graduate Medical Education (GME).
• Work with ancillary departments to reinforce collaborative practice.
• Attend monthly seminars (Nursing Seminars/Grand Rounds).

Program Details

• Hospital Orientation: March 1, 2027 (0800-1630)
• Central Nursing Orientation: March 2, 2027
• Epic EMR training: March 3, 2027
• Applications accepted: 10/26/2026 - 11/16/2026

Requirements & Tech Stack

• ADN or BSN program accreditation by ACEN, NLN-CNEA, or CCNE by January 30, 2027.
• No paid RN work experience prior to program start.
• Nationally recognized (AHA, ARC) BLS certificate by program start.
• Willingness to commit to the Nurse Residency Program and one year afterward.
• Current California RN license by February 20, 2027 (candidates may apply before licensure).
• Epic EMR

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ADN or BSN program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), NLN - Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, OR Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) by January 30, 2027.
• Must have no paid RN work experience prior to start of program.
• A nationally recognized (AHA, ARC) BLS certificate by the beginning of the program.
• Willingness to commit to the Nurse Residency Program and one year afterward.
• Current California RN license by February 20, 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Compensation

• Salary: $48.80/hour
• Shift Diff:
• $3/hr - 1500 - 2300
• $5/hr - 2300 - 0700
• $2/hr - Friday & Saturday 1900 - 0700