New Grad Nurse Resident
Essentia Health
About the Role
The Nurse Residency Program offers a structured and supportive environment for new nurses to develop their skills and transition smoothly into their professional careers. The program coincides with the unit you are hired into, and all nurses with less than one year of experience are enrolled. This is a 1-year program focused on supporting new graduate nurses in their transition from novice to competent nurse through professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Transition from novice to competent nurse.
- Develop effective clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrate clinical leadership at the point of care.
- Feel a strengthened commitment to nursing practice.
- Incorporate research and evidence-based practices into care.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Nursing license in Minnesota before start date with Essentia Health.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire.
Qualifications
- Target audience: Accepting applications for December 2026 graduates.
- Current nursing student graduating in August or December 2026.
- Work Experience: Less than one year of experience.
Program Details
- Length: 1 year program.
- FTE: Typically 0.7-0.8 FTE.
- Shifts: Typically Day/Night, with some 12-hour shifts or Day/Evening availability. Openings vary.
- Shift Rotation: Day/Evening/Night Rotation.
- Shift Start Times: 0700, 1500, 2300.
- Shift End Times: 1530, 0730, 2230 or 1930 if 12-hour shifts.
- Weekends: Yes.
- Holidays: Yes.
- Call Obligation: No.
- Union: Yes.
Hiring Incentives & Benefits
- RN Hiring Incentive: Eligible candidates may receive up to $7,500 for ADNs and up to $10,000 for BSNs.
- NCLEX Prep Course available upon hire.
- 1:1 Coaching Guidance through the first year.
- Monthly Nurse Residency Class.
- Tuition Reimbursement for advancing education.
- Shift Differential for Evenings and Overnights.
- Starting Wage: $45.03 for ADN / $46.03 for BSN.
- Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
- Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources.