New Grad RN

Alaska Regional Hospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital is seeking candidates for their RN Residency Program, a paid initiative designed to bridge the gap from education to clinical practice. Participants will receive advanced clinical training, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and opportunities to work collaboratively on evidence-based projects.

The program emphasizes patient-centered care, teaching residents to assess conditions, administer medications, and educate patients and families. A supportive environment encourages personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
• No previous experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift.
• Perform procedures and document care in medical records.
• Teach patients and families about medical conditions and treatment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Hiring now for our Sept 2026 Residency Program

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Alaska Regional Hospital, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Alaska Regional Hospital provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom setting through a formalized series of learning experiences, including:

• Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
• Monthly educational sessions.
• Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
• Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands‑on simulations.
• Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
• Working collaboratively on an evidence‑based practice project.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What will you do in this role

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be required for training.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.