RN New Grad Nurse Residency Program

Ventura • Ventura, CA

15h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides and supervises nursing care according to Community Memorial Healthcare standards of care. The nurse delivers coordinated care for an individual patient or assigned group of patients in a patient care unit, uses the nursing process to provide comprehensive care to a wide variety of patients and families, and manages related clinical activities. The nurse also supervises and directs nursing and ancillary personnel, using professional discretion and independent judgment.

This full-time, benefited program is designed for new graduate RNs beginning careers in adult acute care and requires a 12-month commitment. The program includes a 12-week preceptorship divided among four areas and facilitated by content experts, team-training opportunities with Graduate Medical Education, collaboration with ancillary departments, and monthly Nursing Seminars/Grand Rounds, ending with graduation. Hospital Orientation is scheduled for March 1, 2027, Central Nursing Orientation for March 2, 2027, and Epic EMR training for March 3, 2027. Applications are accepted from October 26, 2026, through November 16, 2026.

Compensation is listed as $48.80 per hour, with shift differentials of $3 per hour for 1500–2300, $5 per hour for 2300–0700, and $2 per hour for Friday and Saturday 1900–0700. Pay placement may depend on skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and comparison with employees in the role. Benefits include competitive pay, shift differentials, retirement savings, paid time off, insurance coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other employee programs.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ADN or BSN program accredited by ACEN, NLN-CNEA, or CCNE by January 30, 2027.
• Have no paid RN work experience before the program begins.
• Hold a nationally recognized AHA or ARC BLS certificate by the beginning of the program.
• Commit to the Nurse Residency Program and one year afterward.
• Hold a current California RN license by February 20, 2027; candidates may apply before obtaining licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise nursing care according to CMH standards of care.
• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients within a patient care unit.
• Use the nursing process to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients and families.
• Manage day-to-day related clinical activities.
• Supervise and direct assigned nursing and ancillary personnel using professional discretion and independent judgment.
• Participate in the Nurse Residency Program, including preceptorship, team training, collaborative practice, monthly seminars, and graduation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and shift differentials.
• In-house registry rates.
• Fidelity 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Medical (EPO/PPO), dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Voluntary worksite benefits.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Recognition programs and employee service recognition events.
• Home, retail, travel, and entertainment discounts.
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations.
• Training and leadership development.

What This Job Offers

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