New Grad RN Nurse Residency / Fall 2026

Ardent Health Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tulsa, OK invites graduates to join the New Grad RN residency program. This 12-month, structured pathway includes a preceptorship, ongoing education, and cross-team support to help you transition from student to practicing nurse.

You will gain hands-on clinical experience, develop critical communication skills, and build resilience while advancing your nursing career in a hospital setting with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Expected graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN program.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Previous nurse extern, nurse tech, or other healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in the accredited nurse residency program with preceptorship, continuing education opportunities, and support from management, education, and peers.
• Engage in hands-on clinical experiences to bridge theory and bedside practice
• Develop communication and collaboration skills to advocate clearly and confidently for patients from day one
• Focus on well-being and resilience to sustain high-quality patient care
• Pursue professional growth and leadership development to launch your nursing career

Education

ADN or BSN program

Job description

Join our team as a Graduate Nurse in Tulsa, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hillcrest Hospital South is a full-service 180-bed hospital providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services using state-of-the-art technology in a friendly community setting. Consistent performance has helped the hospital be nationally recognized for patient safety.

The New Grad RN will participate in the only accredited nurse residency program in Tulsa which includes preceptorship, continuing education opportunities, and support from all angles: management, education, and your peers. Hillcrest South is dedicated to your success and continued growth in the nursing profession!

As a participant in the accredited nurse residency at Hillcrest South, you will receive:

• Structured 12-month program designed to support you through your first year as a nurse
• Strong cohort model that fosters meaningful connections with fellow nurses and a safe space for reflection, shared experiences, and real-world problem solving
• Hands-on clinical experience to bridge the gap between theory and bedside practice
• Communication and collaboration mastery to help you advocate clearly and confidently for your patients from day one
• Well-being and resilience - because thriving nurses provide better patient care
• Professional growth and leadership development to help you not only survive your first year, but launch your career

Job Requirements:

• Expected graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN program
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous nurse extern, nurse tech, or other healthcare experience preferred