New Grad Registered Nurse

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

19h

About The Position

This position is for current Valleywise Health employees only. The New Grad Registered Nurse participates in a twelve-month Nurse Residency Program designed to support the transition into professional nursing practice while delivering care to a diverse community. The program develops clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills through a standardized professional-growth curriculum, classroom learning, hands-on skill development in the Simulation Center, regular assessments, progress check-ins, clinical reflection sessions, dedicated preceptor support, and a collaborative learning environment. Residents learn to synthesize and prioritize information from multiple sources, support a wide range of patient needs, and build confidence in providing safe, high-quality nursing care. The cohort starts March 1, 2027. Hourly pay rate is $35.00.

Requirements

• Recent or upcoming graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• No more than six months of RN experience.
• Must pass NCLEX by the assigned start date or hold a current Arizona RN license, temporary Arizona RN license, or compact RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center.
• Must successfully complete and meet all Nurse Residency Program requirements.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with a culturally diverse patient population and team.
• Effective communication, time-management, and customer-service skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate electronic health records.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the twelve-month Nurse Residency Program and complete its requirements.
• Develop clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills through classroom learning, simulation-based skill development, assessments, check-ins, and clinical reflection.
• Synthesize and prioritize information from multiple sources to support patient needs and safe, high-quality nursing practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed