Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Resident - July 2026 Cohort
About The Position
July 2026 COHORT RN Nurse Resident positions available in the following Hospital Departments: RN Acute Care - Med Surg RN Emergency Department - Applicants must have ED or similar background in work experience to be considered. RN Family Birthplace - Labor and Delivery RN Day Surgery Clinic RN - Multiple Specialty Clinics The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) at Valley View has been assisting newly graduated RNs with their transition to practice since 2009. We are proud to say that our program achieved Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in April 2018. Valley View is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs for our Hospital and Clinics. Annually, this program admits 2 cohorts of new RNs who receive an extended orientation with a designated preceptor; monthly classes that focus on the needs of a transitioning Nurse; and most importantly a year of extensive support from RN Education Facilitators, the Program Director and the Nurse Residency Coordinator. The RN Nurse Resident will sign an agreement to work as a full-time benefitted RN with Valley View for 2 years, following completion of orientation on your assigned unit. Valley View supports nurses working at the top of their licensure, so if the Nurse Resident is currently an ADN, the Nurse will work with the Director of Staff Development to advance their degree to a BSN within an agreed upon time frame. Valley View has a tuition assistance program and scholarship options that may help with costs. $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (2-year commitment required)
Requirements
- Recent Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Obtain Colorado RN license, by July 2026.
- Must have none or <1 year of RN work experience.
- BLS through the American Heart Association with card in-hand before start date.
Nice To Haves
- Senior Practicum in area of specialty.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
- Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
- Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
- Tuition Assistance Available
- Retirement Plan 401(a)
- Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
- Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
- Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
- Loan Repayment: Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
