2026 New Graduate RNs - Apply Now!

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in the Cincinnati region is inviting 2026 nursing graduates to apply for our Nurse Residency Transition Program. External candidates should apply within 3 months of graduation.

Openings exist in Telemetry/Cardiac Units and Medical-Surgical floors. The NRTP provides education, support, and year-long mentorship to accelerate clinical confidence, critical thinking, prioritization, and leadership.

Qualifications

• All 2026 nursing graduates are welcome to apply.
• External candidates: apply within 3 months of graduation.
• Openings in Telemetry/Cardiac Units (TCU) and Med/Surg.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as part of the nursing team on assigned units.
• Collaborate with Nurse Residency Transition Program (NRTP) educators to complete required education modules.

Skills

Nursing

Teamwork

Communication

Education

RN licensure or eligibility

Job description

Job Type and Hours

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 are 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

• 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. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We are right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.