July 2026 RN Residency Program - New Graduate and Acute Care Transition Nurses
About The Position
We are accepting applications for our July 27, 2026 RN Residency Program (application will be open through midnight May 3, 2026). We are considering both new graduate nurses and nurses with limited or no acute care experience for this structured, supportive program. The first phase of the application is to determine candidates minimum qualifications and retention likelihood at Cottage Health. Departmental matches will be in the second phase. You do not need to tell us your preferred units at this phase of the process. Units that may be considering applications include: Adult Inpatient Departments (Neurology/Urology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pulmonary/Renal/, Telemetry, Trauma, Nursing Resource Unit), Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Emergency and Psychiatric Services (SBCH Emergency Department), Women's & Children's Services (Birth Center, Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), and Surgical Services (SBCH Surgery). Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices and cultivating an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Applicants requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
Requirements
- AHA BLS required
- CA RN license must be active a week prior to the program start date July 20, 2026; interim permits are not considered
- Include on your resume: the status of your RN License / ATT / BRN Paperwork with anticipated timeframes
- List your nursing school in the first option for education in your application
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
