Nurse Residency Program - 2026 Fall/Winter Graduates

Trinity Health•Ontario, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently accepting applications to our Graduate Nurse Residencies for Fall/Winter 2026 Graduate Nurses. The application is open to students who are graduating now to December 2026. If you have already graduated, you can still apply and be added to our wait list for available positions for Spring/Summer graduates. Saint Alphonsus Health System is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 and we’re looking for graduate nurses like you to join our Fall/Winter 2026 Graduate Nurse Residency Programs.

Requirements

Must have a Nursing Degree (ADN, BSN, MSN).
An Idaho RN license (some units require secondary licensure in the state of Oregon).
Multistate licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire.
An active and unexpired Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification from either AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network.
Additional certification may be required depending on the unit.

Nice To Haves

Make sure your resume is up to date and thorough in describing any applicable experience and education - particularly your clinical rotations!
Please include all non-medical jobs too! Anything that highlights customer service, multi-tasking, critical thinking, independent judgement, leadership, etc - all these things apply to nursing!
In your cover letter, please include the following: Why you want to start your nursing career at Saint Alphonsus? What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? Of the Saint Alphonsus Core Values - Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity - which one resonates with you the most and why?

Responsibilities

Immersing you in evidence-based practice, training and education as you transition from student to professional
Supporting significant growth in your confidence and competence as a nurse
Helping you gain the critical thinking, assessment skills, and knowledge base of the highest caliber of nurses
Improving your ability to prioritize and organize
Providing the guidance and support of valuable mentors and past residency graduates who want to see you succeed
Offering a safe, non-threatening environment and forum to discuss issues
Providing a robust unit orientation to ensure your confidence in your skills