New Grad Nurse Residency: Transition to Practice

Dignity Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending plans

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

PTO & long-term sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Redding offers a New Graduate Residency Transition-to-Practice Program for newly licensed RNs. The 12-month residency includes an 18–24 week clinical immersion with a trained preceptor and a gradual transition to a full-time position.

Participants rotate through Medical Acute, Medical Surgical Oncology, Orthopedics, Surgical Acute, Telemetry, ICU, Perioperative Services, and more, with mentorship and ongoing education. Application window Oct 12–16; program starts Feb 8, 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, with graduation within the last 12 months.
• Less than 12 months of RN work experience.
• California RN license active and current before start date.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required before program start.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 12-month nurse residency with 18–24 week clinical immersion.
• Move to three 12-hour shifts with a dedicated unit preceptor.
• Upon completion, transition to a full-time, 36-hour work week in an assigned unit.
• Participate in rotations across departments such as Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Wound Care, Radiology, and more.

Skills

RN license

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercy Medical Center Redding offers a New Graduate Residency Transition-to-Practice Program for newly licensed RNs. The 12-month residency includes an 18–24 week clinical immersion with a trained preceptor and a gradual transition to a full-time position.

Participants rotate through Medical Acute, Medical Surgical Oncology, Orthopedics, Surgical Acute, Telemetry, ICU, Perioperative Services, and more, with mentorship and ongoing education. Application window Oct 12–16; program starts Feb 8, 2027.