New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, Winter 2026 (Full Time)

Benefis; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $21k

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Great Falls, MT, invites applicants to the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program for Winter 2026. This full-time, on-site role supports residents across med/surg, critical care, and emergency departments.

The program includes a starting wage of $35.89 per hour with a sign-on bonus up to $21,000 and ongoing supervision within the nursing scope to develop required competencies. Applications are open now, with cohorts beginning in early March 2027 and substantial

Qualifications

• Current state RN licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• New Graduate Nurse Residency Program expected to develop competency across nursing scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight within nursing scope and may supervise non-licensed personnel.
• Handle high-pressure situations, ensure accurate and timely patient care tasks.
• Perform job duties in accordance with Benefis Health System policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

BLS certification

Ability to work under pressure

Education

RN Licensure (state)

Job description

## New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, Winter 2026 (Full Time)Apply: Great Falls, MT: Variable Schedule: Posted Yesterday: JR106405**Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!** # **2027 Cohorts Start Early March**\\*\\*Limited Openings in Med/Surg, Critical Care, Emergency DepartmentsApplications Open: NowInterviews will begin: October 5th# Sign on bonus options up to $21kA licensed Registered Nurse who is directly assigned and provides oversight within the nursing scope of care. The Registered Nurse may be assigned a variety of patients within a given location and may have supervision of non-licensed personnel who may be delegated patient care tasks.Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.**Education/License/Experience Requirements:*** Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, within state of practice* BLS certification**Exemption Wage**Non-Exempt**Starting Wage**$35.89/hourly### *Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience*