October 2026 RN Residency Program - New Graduate and Acute Care Transition Nurses
About The Position
We are accepting applications for our October 19, 2026 RN Residency Program. This program is designed for both new graduate nurses and nurses with limited or no acute care experience, offering a structured and supportive environment. The initial application phase assesses minimum qualifications and candidate retention likelihood, with departmental matches occurring in the second phase. Units that may be considering applications include Adult Inpatient Departments (Neurology/Urology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pulmonary/Renal, Telemetry, Trauma), Nursing Resource Unit (NRU), Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Emergency and Psychiatric Services, SBCH Emergency Department, and Women's & Children's Services (Birth Center, Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Services, SBCH Surgery).
Requirements
- AHA BLS required.
- Active CA RN license one week prior to the program start date (October 19, 2026). Interim permits are not considered.
- Include RN License status / ATT / BRN Paperwork with anticipated timeframes on resume.
- List nursing school in the first option for education in the application, even if it is not the first degree chronologically. Other degrees or 'in progress' education can be listed after.
Nice To Haves
- New graduate nurses
- Nurses with limited or no acute care experience
Responsibilities
- Participate in a structured, supportive RN Residency Program.
- Transition into acute care nursing roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
