Clinical Nurse I (RN) – New Graduate Nurse Residency - Spring 2027

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Health Care is hiring a new graduate registered nurse for its one-year Nurse Residency Program, starting April 12, 2027. The program includes more than 350 hours of direct clinical orientation with a trained preceptor using a structured precepting model, along with over 100 hours of clinical education, immersive training, and Nurse Residency Program seminars. The role is based at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California, and offers 0.90 FTE schedules on days, nights, or rotating shifts.

The Clinical Nurse provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the California Nursing Practice Act, applicable regulations, standards of care, and hospital policies. The nurse performs the nursing process, coordinates care with other providers, teaches patients and families, and partners with families to provide family-centered care. The nurse also monitors the quality of nursing care and is responsible for professional development, licensure, BLS certification, and maintaining knowledge of the assigned patient population. Available specialties include inpatient surgical, medicine, oncology, float pool, psychiatry, and clinical trials units.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited ADN, BSN, or MSN nursing program by the cohort start date in April 2027; accredited online programs are accepted.
• Nursing school graduation date, as shown on transcripts, must be between October 2025 and April 2027.
• Hold a current California RN license verifiable online through the California Board of Registered Nursing no later than February 12, 2027.
• Have no more than 1,040 hours of paid RN work experience by April 12, 2027.
• Hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications at time of hire; they are not required at application.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, nursing school transcripts (official or unofficial), and completed online application.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies.
• Perform all steps of the nursing process: assess patients; interpret data; plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Coordinate care with other providers.
• Teach patients and families the knowledge and skills needed to manage care and prevent complications.
• Partner with patients’ families, wherever possible, to provide family-centered care.
• Monitor the quality of nursing care provided.
• Maintain professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population.
• Contribute to the nursing profession by teaching others and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital.
• Follow Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE patient- and family-experience standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree