New Grad RN October Cohort

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement and up to $20, 0

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance and legal assistanceplan

Hospital perks and employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

Supportive and engaged team

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is offering a New Grad RN Program beginning October 19, 2026. The cohort provides a structured 8–12 week orientation with ongoing support through the first year and placement in various units with 12-hour shifts.

Eligible candidates include new graduates with RN licensure and a related nursing degree. Benefits include a $5,000 sign-on bonus for Med/Surgical and Telemetry units, competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance, tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Associates or Diploma in nursing (required).
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 8–12 week orientation with ongoing support through the first year.
• Full-time employment with 12-hour shifts in an assigned department.
• Opportunities across select departments at multiple hospital locations in Tucson, AZ.

Education

Associates or Diploma in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

New Grad RN Program

New Grad RN Program cohort starts October 19th, 2026 @ Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ located at 6200 N. La Cholla Blvd.

Positions will be full time working 12 hour shifts in an assigned department and shift.

Program Highlights

Full-time employment with 12-hour shifts.

Department and shift assignments

Based on interest, fit, and availability.

8–12 week structured orientation with ongoing support through your first year.

• Variety of units available!

$5,000.00 Sign on Bonus for Med surgical and Telemetry Unit (Eligible Candidates).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and up to $20,000 in student loan repayment
• 401(k) with company match
• Pet insurance and legal assistance plan
• Hospital perks and employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive and engaged team environment

The RN New Grad program cohort is an 8-12 week program guideline, including being supported as a new grad for your first 12 months.

Evidence-based curriculum that adapts throughout the first year of practice. Development of professional relationships through cohort experience and collaboration with peers, dedicated preceptors and educators.

Experience growth in your clinical reasoning skills through preceptorship, simulation, case studies, role-playing, group discussions, self-reflection and active learning activities in a trusting and supportive environment that builds confidence and self- reliance in order to help you to be successful in your new nursing career.

• Must have RN License prior to start date.

Opportunities will be available in select departments at each hospital location, including Oro Valley Hospital, Houghton Hospital, and Northwest Medical Center (Main Campus) in Tucson, AZ.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education Required: Associates or Diploma in nursing program

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing

Licenses/Certifications Required

Current Arizona RN license or compact state license

AHA or ARC BLS (Must be valid for 90 days upon hire)

New grad RNs have 180 days to cert if ACLS or other cert required for dept.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, seven urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Women's Center, and a large physician group, we offer you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, NMC is a great place to work. Accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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