2026 New Graduate RNs - Apply Now!

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Mentorship

Loan Repayment

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Kentucky invites 2026 nursing graduates to join our Nurse Residency Transition Program (NRTP). All new grads are welcome to apply; you’ll transition from student to professional nurse with education, support, and structured mentorship.

Opportunities exist in Telemetry Cardiac Units and Med/Surg, with NCLEX prep and ongoing development. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental coverage, generous PTO, tuition assistance, loan repayment, and a strong

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

36

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

2026 New Grad RNs - !

Join our nursing team and find out what it means to be “Right Here.” 60% of our nurses have been with us for 10 years or more!

A nursing career at St. Elizabeth means inspiring hope and healing in those who need it most. You’ll enjoy the culture, compensation, and benefits you want, while receiving the support you need to advance your career.

With five Magnet-recognized facilities, St. Elizabeth is a place where nurses can flourish, and where their commitment to patients is mirrored by our administration’s commitment to them. Come see why we continue to be one of the most highly awarded health systems in our region!

Job Description:

The best nursing career is right here.

All 2026 graduates are welcome to apply!

*External candidates: please apply within 3 months of your graduation date.

After submitting an application, a Recruiter will contact you to discuss our available opportunities.

We currently have openings in the following areas:

• Telemetry Cardiac Units (TCU)
• Med/Surg

About our Nurse Residency Transition Program:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare welcomes all Registered Nurses with less than one year of experience to apply to our Nurse Residency Transition Program (NRTP). The NRTP was established to assist newly graduated nurses to transition from a student nurse to a professional nurse. As one of our residents, you will experience education, support, and follow-up during the first year of employment. The program consists of both didactic instruction and simulation. Our Residency Program is designed to improve confidence, competence, critical thinking, prioritization, time management, communication, and leadership skills.

About our NCLEX Review Courses:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers new graduate nurses, who accept an offer of employment, an opportunity to participate in an NCLEX Review Program. This includes:

• Paid NCLEX review sessions with our experienced RN Educators
• Free Subscription to UWorld
• Reimbursement for NCLEX exam fee once successfully passed

Compensation:

• Shift Differentials $4.00 per hour
• Earn up to a 12k bonus for night shift opportunities
• 403b match plus a generous employer contribution - up to a 6% match!
• Gainsharing - a companywide profit-sharing program

Education Benefits:

• Paid NCLEX Prep Sessions
• Tuition Assistance
• Loan Repayment
• RN Clinical Ladder
• Cohort opportunities for fully paid tuition toward a BSN or MSN

Health Benefits:

• Health Insurance - Coverage starts the first of month after hire
• Dental Insurance - Coverage starts the first of month after hire
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care Options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Saving Accounts (FSA)

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Up to 22 days of PTO in your first year
• Flexible workplace opportunities including night shift, day shift, variable scheduling, and part‑time.

FLSA Status:

Non‑Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.

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